Celebrate Francophone Day with a free screening of this thrilling sci-fi fantasy.
Viewers of The Animal Kingdom are dropped into a coming-of-age story set in a world hit by an outbreak of mutations gradually transforming some humans into animals. It follows François as he does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, he embarks with Émile, their 16-year-old son, on a quest that will change their lives forever.
The film, which premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, draws parallels with our societal and individual responses to recent epidemics, as well as issues like identity, tolerance, and difference. It was nominated for 12 César awards (the highest film award in France) and won 5, including Best Cinematography. In French with English subtitles. (128 mins., DCP)
This screening is part of the annual Francophone Day Celebration organized by Ohio State’s Department of French and Italian. Guest speaker Associate Professor Maggie Flinn will introduce the film and lead a postscreening conversation. You can find more information on the Francophone Day event page.
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The Animal Kingdom, courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
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This screening is organized and supported by the Wexner Center’s Department of Learning & Public Practice and Ohio State’s Department of French and Italian.
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
Ohio Arts Council
The Ohio State University Office of Outreach & Engagement
Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Barbara and Sheldon Pinchuk Arts-Community Outreach Fund
SUPPORT FOR LEARNING & PUBLIC PRACTICE RESIDENCIES PROVIDED BY
Mike and Paige Crane
WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Wexner Family
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Mellon Foundation
Every Page Foundation
Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts
CampusParc
Nationwide Foundation
Lois S. and H. Roy Chope Fund of The Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
Ohio History Fund/Ohio History Connection
David Crane and Elizabeth Dang
Louise Lambert Braver
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