Terenure Library French Film Club: Divertimento

In partnership with the French Embassy in Ireland, Terenure Library hosts the French Film Club on the second Wednesday of every month, featuring a screening of a French-language film with English subtitles. December’s film screening will take place on Wednesday 11th December at 6pm.

This month’s film is Divertimento, directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar.

Classical symphonic music is everything for 17-year-old Zahia Ziouani and her twin sister, Fettouma. Nevertheless, living in underprivileged Parisian suburbs in 1995 with their Algerian background, they struggle arduously to approach their dreams – becoming an orchestra conductor and a cellist. Driven by determination, passion, and courage, they create their own orchestra, Divertimento. It will be a game-changer. Divertimento is inspired by the life of Zahia Ziouani, one of the few worldwide renowned female conductors.

Running time: 110 mins

Presented with support from the Institut Français.

Admission free, no booking required.