Princeton French Film Festival

Welcome To The Third Edition Of The Princeton French Film Festival That Will Take Place

Conceived As A Public Humanities Initiative, A Community-Engaged Project, And An Innovative Promotion Of The Arts In Princeton, This Festival Will Celebrate The 130th Anniversary Of Cinema In All Its Richness And Complexity.

It Offers 20 Feature-Length And Short Movies (From Classics To Us Premieres) By Emerging And Award-Winning Filmmakers, 13 Q&A Sessions With Directors, Artists, And Professors, 3 Masterclasses With Renowned Artists, 2 Art Exhibitions On Campus And At The Arts Council Of Princeton, A First-Of-Its-Kind Ciné-Symposium On And With A Honorary Oscar Awardee, A Book Discussion With A World-Class Writer, A Concert With Two Exceptional Haitian Musicians, A Rediscovery Of Princeton Through A Cinematic Guided Tour, And Numerous Pedagogical Projects With Local Schools.

Schedule Of Events:

Little Haiti Celebrated
Cine-Concert & Masterclass
5:00 Pm To 7:00 Pm
Haitian-Themed Dinner Will Be Offered To Attendees

Music And Performances By Drummer Atibon Nazaire And Singer Sheila Anozier. Masterclass Led By Filmmaker Monica Sorelle, Film Producer Robert Colom, As Well As Actors Atibon Nazaire And Sheila Anozier.

Music. Culture. Connection. Don’t miss this magical fusion of sound, soul, and taste! Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating the vibrant spirit of Haiti! Experience the powerful rhythms and soul-stirring performances of Atibon Nazaire and Sheila Anozier — two extraordinary artists bringing the heart of Haitian music, dance, and storytelling to life. Delight in a captivating live concert and an intimate masterclass, where they’ll share the rich history and inspiration behind their art. As the evening unfolds, savor a Haitian-themed dinner with traditional flavors that transport you straight to the Caribbean.

Mountains
Drama Pick
7:30 Pm
Creole (Haiti), English, Spanish, 95 Mins
Mccosh Hall 10

Followed By Q&A With Monica Sorelle, Atibon Nazaire, Sheila Anozier, And Robert Colom

Xavier, a dutiful middle-aged Haitian demolition worker, is outgrowing the Little Haiti home he shares with his wife Esperance – a seamstress and school crossing guard – and their adult son Junior, who is caught between two cultures as he harbors ambitions of a career path his parents don’t understand. Despite not climbing the ranks at the demolition company, Xavier has remained loyal, hardworking, and well respected, keeping his head down and mentoring his younger counterparts. But as the demolition sites inch closer to home, the realities of gentrification come into focus, and Xavier’s loyalties are tested. Mountains is a multigenerational drama that explores the relationships between immigrants and their children, Miami’s own stratification of race and nationality, the looming threat of gentrification, and the pursuit of the American dream. What results is a loving portrait of Little Haiti and Miami’s Haitian community.

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