Choosing a Belgian feature as our opening film aligns with Belgium’s current presidency of the Council of the European Union. As the holder of the presidency, Belgium is at the forefront of EU affairs during its six-month term, which provides a significant platform for cultural representation and exchange.

La fiancée du poète (2023)
by Yolande Moreau

SYNOPSIS:
Mireille Stockaert is a lonely and broken woman. In love with painting and poetry, she makes do with her work in the cafeteria of the Beaux-Arts in Namur. Her life changes when she chooses to live in the large family house she inherits. Not having the means to maintain it, she decides to take in three tenants. Three men who will upset her routine.

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OPENING CEREMONY TIMELINE
7:00PM Doors Open
7:30PM Opening Remarks
7:45PM Film Begins
9:30PM End of Film
10:00PM Everyone departs

Thank you to Saint Germain French Cafe & Bakery for catering our opening reception

This event is made possible by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Belgium in Atlanta