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2020
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January
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1 January 2020
Cinema
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IFcinéma
The Institut français launches a brand new version of its film distribution platform developed by ARTE.
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31 January 2020
Public debate
Sciences
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The night of all ideas
The Night of Ideas returns to more than 85 countries on 30th January 2020 with its 5th edition, based on the theme of ‘Being alive’.
May
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Venise
22 May 2021
Architecture
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17th Venice International Architecture Biennale
The architect and educator Christophe Hutin is the curator of the French Pavilion, presenting the project "Les communautés en œuvre" (Communities at Work).
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Cannes
12 - 23 May 2020
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12th edition of the World Cinemas pavilion
The Institut français supports diversity at the Cannes Film Festival.
June
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Milan
15 - 21 June 2020
Design
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A French presence at the Milan Furniture Fair
At the Milan Furniture Fair, the Institut français supports the most forward-looking projects from art and design colleges as well as solo designer exhibitions.
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France
Russia
1 June 2020
Multidisciplinary
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Trianon Dialogue
Requested by Presidents Macron and Putin, the Trianon Dialogue has for the past two years supported initiatives to bring Russian and French societies closer together.
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France
15 June 2020
Multidisciplinary
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The Institut français Ateliers
Since the 2020 edition, adapted remotely and online due to the health crisis, the Institut français ateliers are intended to accompany the the cultural cooperation network throughout the year through a programme of workshops (videoconferences and webinars) and the regular provision of resources.
December
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From 1 December 2020 to 15 July 2021
Multidisciplinary
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Africa 2020 Season
Dedicated to the 54 states on the African continent, the Africa 2020 Season will take place throughout France (continental France and the overseas territories) from 1st December 2020 to mid-July 2021.
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1 December 2020
Cinema
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The Cinémathèque Africa: 20 films for 2020
In 2018, the Institut français and the CNC launched a "20 films for 2020" restoration plan. The creation of an African Film Heritage Committee made it possible to select which works were to be restored as a priority.
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
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IFcinéma
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The night of all ideas
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2020, the year of the comic
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Africa Dance BiennialMaroc
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Improved European action in aid of young people
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17th Venice International Architecture BiennaleVenise
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12th edition of the World Cinemas pavilionCannes
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A French presence at the Milan Furniture FairMilan
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Trianon DialogueFranceRussia
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The Institut français AteliersFrance
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LabCitoyen 2020France
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General Assembly on French-language BooksTunis
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The women behind the camera
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Novembre Numérique
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Africa 2020 Season
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The Cinémathèque Africa: 20 films for 2020