About a century after Columbus landed in an island of the Americas, Montaigne reconsidered various aspects of the encounter with the Other by commenting on travel narratives reporting on such experiences. Like many contemporaries writing about the implications of these events, he had a specific political and religious agenda in mind, yet his views onRead more
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On May 10th, come discover the work of French artist (Felix) Denis. His paintings and photographs will make you wonder about Gold and its every meaning. This exhibition will then stay at the Alliance Française de Los Angeles from May 11th to June 15th. For the Opening – Cocktail Reception – Please RSVPRead more
Alterity in Question: “The Universe as Other: How Science Has Constructed a View of Reality Radically Divergent from Our Experience” The more we understand about the universe, the more alien it seems. Modern cosmology has revealed a universe much larger than the world of our experience, dominated by things like “dark matter” and “dark energy”Read more
The Honorable Henri Vantieghem, Consul General of Belgium, will be at the Alliance Française de Los Angeles on April 3rd for a conference about Belgium, its history and the challenges the country has to face. This event is free but we strongly encourage you to register in advance Read more
ENJOY A VIRTUAL REALITY TEAM EXPERIENCE We are sorry to announce that we had to cancel this event. Come and have fun with us to the Virtual Room. Let’s create a Team Alliance Française together! On Friday April 20, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm In French or in English, you choose! Food andRead more
“Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran” traveled all around the world and has been performed in thirteen countries and published in twelve languages and studied in junior highs and high schools. Famous actor Omar Sharif won a César in France and a Lion d’Or in Venice for his role in the movie adaptation directedRead more
This double feature of documentaries from celebrated filmmaker and photographer Raymond Depardon offer compassionate looks at psychiatric commitment procedures (12 DAYS) and a cross-section of contemporary French people (FRANCE). Discussion between films with director Raymond Depardon.Read more
Irréprochable Out of job for over a year, Constance returns to her hometown when she learns that the real estate agency where she first began her career is hiring again. Her former boss however prefers Audrey, a candidate who is much younger, but Constance will do anything to reclaim the position that she considersRead more
In light of last President’s election and given this administration’s policies, Prof. Hinojosa will address a series of questions related to America’s fear of the “dangerous” Other, asking if the country ceased to be great because of illegal immigrants overrunning the borders and because of unfair international trade agreements like NAFTA and TPP whichRead more