French Cinémathèque: Linda veut du poulet

One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents French Cinémathèque – a celebration of Francophone cinema offering a curated selection of monthly films from January – December, 2024. AF Chapter members worldwide can enjoy the monthly selection on specified streaming platforms followed by a free hosted discussion in English with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic for Variety.

Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France. Looking for a particular French film or show? Search our comprehensive database to find out if it’s streaming in the US and where. Not sure what to watch (as long as it’s French!)? See what’s new and what’s popular from France, or browse our curated content – there’s a new themed collection every month. From the classics of the French New Wave to the latest series, the French page on Telescope is a home for fans of French film and TV.

November: Linda veut du poulet ! / Chicken for Linda! (2023) Director: Sébastien Laudenbach and Chiara Malta Starring:  Milan Cerisier

Paulette, a widow, wrongfully scolds her daughter, Linda, for losing her engagement ring. To make amends, Paulette will do anything Linda wishes, and what she desires most is her late father’s favorite meal of chicken and peppers. What ensues is a mother’s chaotic journey to fetch a chicken amidst a city-wide strike to win her daughter’s forgiveness. Discussions will take place on the fourth Monday of each month. Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before attending the discussion. 

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