The
following is a list of films which may be shown during French 1.Each
title is followed by the MPA “rating,” and a brief description of the film
and its use in the course. France does not rate its films in the same way.Documentaries,
or films made before the founding of the MPA also have no rating.For
these films I indicated “NR” for Not Rated.Most
of these films are available at local video stores or at the public library
if you wish to preview them.
Murrieta
Valley Unified School District Board Policy requires teachers to have written
parent permission to show any film which does not have a MPA rating of
“G.”
Please
initial
the space before each movie which you do give permission for your
son/daughter to view during class.
If
you do not
give permission for him/her to view a particular film, please put anO
in the space.
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French in Action“NR.”This
PBS video series is designed to assist teaching French in French.Native
speakers in France use roll play, TPR and Natural approach to present new
vocabulary.
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French Commercials
“G.”This video shows a number of
authentic French television commercials and came with comprehension worksheets
designed for high school students.
_______ Tatie
Danielle“PG-13”
I have deleted scenes of nudity and sex.The
story of a feisty, elderly widow who makes life miserable for those around
her until a young house sitter befriends her, and stands up to her.A
very funny comedy.
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La Belle et La Bete(Disney’s
animated version of The Beauty and the Beast dubbed in French.)
“G.” After reading hard bound copies of the same story in French with illustrations
from the movie, students watch this film without subtitles..
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La Belle et La Bete(The
Beauty and the Beast)“NR.”Jean
Cocteau’s classic black and white version portraying the French fairy tale
of a kind, loving young woman who frees a prince from a “beastly” spell.The
story takes place during the middle ages.The
two versions of the same story are used to demonstrate the changes in perspective
and culture during the 20th century.
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Cyrano de Bergerac“PG.”The
1990 French film starring Gerard Depardieu and Ann Brochet.Moliere’s
play about the secret love of a man with a grotesque nose.
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Le Maitre de Musique“NR.”The
fictional story of a retired French opera star and his two young protégés.Jose
Van Dam (the opera star) plays the Maitre and is joined by Ann Roussel
and Philippe Volter.Beautiful
music underlines the entire movie.
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Camille Claudel“NR.”The
biography of the famous French sculpter. Camille Claudel was the
protégée of Rodin and the sister of poet Paul Claudel.
Her work can be found in the Musée Rodin in Paris, France.
_______ Amélie“R.”
I have cut out the sex scenes.This
film won the 2001 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Best Foreign
Language Film, Best Cinematography, Best Sound and Best Art Direction.A
very shy waitress dedicates her life to helping others find happiness in
very delightful and unexpected ways.
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L'Arnacoeur“PG”A
modern romantic comedy that gives students the opportunity to experience
more current trends in film, and to see beautiful views of the French Riviera.
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I,
the parent/guardian of __________________________________ give permission
for my son/daughter to view the films initialed above during French class,
during the _____________ school year.I
do not give permission for him/her to see any of the films indicated with
a “O.”
Signature
of Parent/Guardian: ______________________
Please
Print Parent/Guardian’s Name: ____________________________
Home
Phone: ____________________Work Phone:
_______________
email
address: ______________________