Ciné Club Exeter - Interdit aux chiens et aux Italiens

Dir. Alain Ughetto, France / Italy, 2022, 71 mins. In French & Italian with English subtitles. Recommended age: 12+.

Early 20th century, Northern Italy. The Ughetto family, living through difficult times, dreams of a better future abroad. The story tells of Luigi Ughetto crossing the Alps to start a new life in France, thus changing the destiny of his beloved family forever. His grandson travels back in time revisiting their history, in an intimate dialogue with his grandmother Cesira.

We’re excited to invite you to a unique cultural event as we will be screening a moving and insightful French animation film exploring the story of Italian immigration in France in the early 20th century. This thought-provoking film offers a visually captivating way to dive into an important chapter of history, and we’re thrilled to bring this experience to our community.

The event will be introduced by Stéphanie d’Haussy who will provide some insightful context about the film and its themes. Following the screening, we’ll open up the floor for an engaging conversation with learners of French, especially A’level students, who will share their thoughts and perspectives on the film. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone passionate about French language and culture to express their views and hear from others, all while connecting through the power of storytelling and animation.