International Screenings Festival: CAFE DE FLORE (Canada) June 30, 2012

The Consulate General of Canada in Chicago, Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to present CAFE DE FLORE at the 9th annual International Screenings Program, voted by the Chicago Reader as the "Best Free Film Series in Chicago" for the past two years.

This weekly series showcases films from around the world that are not widely available in the US. The Consulate General works with organizers to hold this screening close to July 1st to celebrate Canada Day. This year, the film selection is CAFE DE FLORE, directed by Jean-Marc Vallee.

Synopsis:
By turns tender and tragic, this unconventional love story interweaves two tales separated in place and time but united by music and passion. In 1969 Paris, devoted single mother Jacqueline will do whatever it takes to make sure that her young son with Down syndrome is not marginalized, while internationally successful DJ Antoine must cope with the aftereffects of his passionate love affair in present-day Montréal. Mystical forces unite these many lives, chronicling intense moments of love, loss, and destiny. 120 minutes. French with English subtitles.

PLEASE NOTE that this screening is for mature audiences.