Miss Stuart (MFL Teacher)

This term, the Cinéfilles Club has met twice to discuss two contrasting films, Le Scaphandre et le Papillon, critically acclaimed but less successful at the box office, and Intouchables, a hit at the box of office but less well received by film critics.

As always, we start by watching the trailer for each film to see how effective the students thought it was. We then look at some interesting facts from behind the scenes and discuss the themes, ideas and techniques contained within the films. It is always interesting to hear what the students have to say.

Anna Hull (Upper Sixth) reflected in French: “Je pense que Cinéfilles est une excellente occasion de pratiquer le français, et j'apprécie beaucoup qu'on puisse le perpétuer malgré les restrictions du COVID-19. Grâce à ce club, j'ai appris des termes techniques au sujet du film qu'autrement je n'aurais pas connus, et j'ai également élargi mes connaissances des œuvres cinématographiques françaises. Mais surtout, c'est divertissant !”

Why not translate Anna’s words - give it a go!