Alliance Française du Maine

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General Admission

Join us for a screening of the beloved 2003 Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois comedy &quot;La Grande S&eacute;duction&quot;, a film that has earned its place as a true classic of francophone comedy. Set in a small, struggling coastal village cheekily named &quot;Ste-Marie-la-Mauderne&quot; in Northern Quebec province, the movie delivers sharp wit, affectionate satire, and unforgettable characters as the townspeople unite around an increasingly elaborate ruse to save their community. What makes &quot;La Grande S&eacute;duction&quot; so enduring is its perfect balance of humor and heart. The film is laugh-out-loud funny, built on clever dialogue, escalating misunderstandings, and exquisitely timed comic performances. At the same time, it offers a warm and generous portrait of rural life, collective ingenuity, and the lengths people will go to protect the places they love. Its comedy never punches down; instead, it invites the audience to laugh with the characters as much as at them. Celebrated in Qu&eacute;bec and far beyond, &quot;La Grande S&eacute;duction&quot; resonates because it captures something universal: the power of community, the absurdity of small lies that spiral out of control, and the joy of shared effort. Whether you are discovering it for the first time or returning to a favorite, this screening promises an evening of big laughs, cultural insight, and pure cinematic pleasure.<div data-edge="true" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div> NOTE: This event is free for FREE FOR ALL but we ask that you please register so we know how many people to expect.

Bonjour &nbsp;<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, We look forward to seeing you at the free screening of the comedy classic &quot;La Grande S&eacute;duction&quot; at the Portland Museum of Art on Saturday March 21st at 3PM. A tr&egrave;s bient&ocirc;t,Alliance Fran&ccedil;aise du Maineafdume@gmail.com

Join us for a screening of the beloved 2003 Québécois comedy "La Grande Séduction", a film that has earned its place as a true classic of francophone comedy. Set in a small, struggling coastal village cheekily named "Ste-Marie-la-Mauderne" in Northern Quebec province, the movie delivers sharp wit, affectionate satire, and unforgettable characters as the townspeople unite around an increasingly elaborate ruse to save their community. What makes "La Grande Séduction" so enduring is its perfect balance of humor and heart. The film is laugh-out-loud funny, built on clever dialogue, escalating misunderstandings, and exquisitely timed comic performances. At the same time, it offers a warm and generous portrait of rural life, collective ingenuity, and the lengths people will go to protect the places they love. Its comedy never punches down; instead, it invites the audience to laugh with the characters as much as at them. Celebrated in Québec and far beyond, "La Grande Séduction" resonates because it captures something universal: the power of community, the absurdity of small lies that spiral out of control, and the joy of shared effort. Whether you are discovering it for the first time or returning to a favorite, this screening promises an evening of big laughs, cultural insight, and pure cinematic pleasure.<div> </div> NOTE: This event is free for FREE FOR ALL but we ask that you please register so we know how many people to expect.

Alliance Française du Maine

"La Grande Séduction" screening at PMA on 3/21 at 3PM

7 Congress Sq

General Admission

Free