French Cinémathèque - L'événement / Happening (2021)

Each month the Federation des Alliances Françaises USA chooses a Francophone film currently available to stream. Watch it independently, and come together for a free conversation in English hosted by Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic for Variety. 

The French Cinémathèque discussion will take place on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET. To join us, please RSVP and the Zoom link will be emailed to you. Please don’t share this link directly (but do encourage your friends to RSVP!); our capacity is limited, and admission will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Watch L'événement / Happening at home on one of your streaming channels before attending the free discussion event!

An adaptation of Annie Ernaux's eponymous novel, Happening focuses on Anne, a bright college student who wants to finish her studies to escape her working-class background. One day, her life is changed by an unexpected pregnancy. Living in 1960s France where abortion was still illegal, Anne must take matters into her own hands.