La Francophonie is an international organization that unites French-speaking countries and consists of 56 members and 14 observers, one of which is Ukraine.
The organization’s criterion for the members is not the language itself but cultural ties to France.
In its fourth year now, Francophonie festival will present its arts program in nine Ukrainian cities. See the full program at www.ifu.com.ua. Some of the Kyiv highlights include:
– A concert by Swiss singer and actor Pascal MG with songs by Edith Piaf, Lara Fabian, Jean-Jacques Goldman and others.
Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m., Budynok aktora, 7 Yaroslaviv Val St., 235-2081, www.actorhall.com.ua. Free admission.
– The night of short movies in French will include the most prominent works from Armenian, Canadian, Belgian, Egyptian and other producers and will last till 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday, March 18-19. Kyiv cinema, 19 Velyka Vasylkivska St., 234-7301.
– Movies by African producers on Saturday – Sunday, March 19-20.
Budynok kino, 6 Saksahanskoho St., 287-7557. Free admission.
– A final concert with music pieces by Claude Debussy and Igor Stravinsky performed by National symphonic orchestra on Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m., National philharmonic, 2 Volodymyrsky uzviz, 278-1697, www.filarmonia.com.ua. Tickets: Hr 20-100.
