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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 13d

This conference is a great opportunity to better understand both the potential & the limits of #AIinEducation, & to hear directly from leading voices on how it can support classroom practice. I look forward to bringing back insights to strengthen and evolve our programs.

#FrenchForAll #AIconference

Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 13d

On my way to Boston to attend the 'AI in #K12Education: Teaching in Practice' conference organized by the Intl School of Boston.

With #CinéSchool, I'm always looking for new ways to make #FrenchLearning more engaging: combining cinema, interactive tools, & digital platforms.

#EducationInnovation

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 13d

🎬A perfect morning with a screening of Nouvelle Vague, followed by a Q&A with director Richard Linklater and Zoey Deutch, Guillaume Marbeck & Aubry Dullin.

It tells the story of Godard making Breathless, in the same style and spirit that changed cinema forever.

In theaters Oct 31-On Netflix Nov 14

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 21d

👉 CinéSchool has become a trusted resource for French teachers: last year, it connected 14,600 students in 39 states with French-speaking films and innovative digital teaching resources.

Learn more now: albertinefoundation.org/french-for-a...

#FrenchLanguage #LearningFrench #Frenchcinema

CinéSchool

CinéSchool is a free educational film program for young audiences, designed to help students learn French in the United States through French-language cinema. It is part of the French for All initiati...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 21d

📣Back-to-school means the return of #CinéSchool, our free nationwide program helping students across the US #LearnFrench through cinema!🎬

We’re kicking off the 5th edition with “Le Tableau” by Laguionie, an animated masterpiece exploring art, diversity & social hierarchies.

#FrenchForAll #FrenchEd

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · 29d

✨Still time to register for the 5th edition of #CinéSchool, our free #FilmEdu program that brings #FrenchLearning to life through cinema! 🎬
#FrenchTeacher in the 🇺🇸: join us to engage your students with #FrenchLanguage films!
👉 albertinefoundation.org/french-for-a...

#FrenchForAll #FrenchEd

Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Sep 5

📚🎬 #CinéSchool’s latest recommendations highlight French films & series available in the US, curated to accompany the #backtoschool season with engaging stories and cultural insights on school life.

👉 Browse the selection: villa-albertine.org/va/news/cine...

#FilmEducation #FrenchCinema #FrenchTV

CinéSchool’s Recommendations of French Back-to-School Films for Young Cinephiles - Villa Albertine

Through this collection, young cinephiles will find stories that turn the back-to-school blues into chances for adventure, new friendships, and fun surprises along the way. On the Way to School (Sur l...

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Central States: Languages for All! @cslang4all.bsky.social · Aug 18

Registration is now open for CinéSchool! 🎬 Free for K-12 French teachers in the US, CinéSchool offers francophone films with ready-to-use teaching resources & fun activities to make French learning engaging. #ad
👉 albertinefoundation....

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jul 26

As a coordinator of this series for 16 years, it was such a joy to see what our colleagues have been creating in Chicago (they’ve been running Films on the Green for 5 years now!) and to witness the audience’s enthusiastic reactions firsthand. Nothing beats sharing French cinema under the stars! 🥰

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jul 26

Early this month, I had the chance to be in Chicago for a screening of the 🇫🇷 drama ´Haute Couture’ at #LakeShorePark for the #FilmsontheGreen Festival! 💙✨

#lovemyjob #nyc #outdoormovies #chicagoparkdistrict #frenchcinema

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jul 18

A few highlights from the AATF Conference in Chicago: great energy, inspiring conversations, & the chance to meet so many passionate French teachers.

Proud to be part of the amazing Villa Albertine team—see you all next year in Boston!

#AATF2025 #FrenchEducation #CineSchool #IFCinema #FrenchForAll

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jul 10

Back from #AATF2025 Conference in Chicago where I co-presented a session w/ Natalie Warren: 'Promoting #FrenchLanguage & Francophone Cultures through Film with Free Resources’ featuring #CinéSchool & #IFcinéma.

📲https://albertinefoundation.org/french-for-all/cineschool/

#frenchteacher #frenched

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jul 9

I was in town for the #AATF conference and it was great to experience one of our national #FilmsontheGreen events in person. Chicago has been hosting the series for five years now, thanks to a partnership with the #ChicagoParkDistrict !

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jul 9

Last night in #Chicago, I was so happy to attend and introduce the #FilmsontheGreen screening at #LakeShorePark, featuring 'Haute Couture'. A beautiful French film, a wonderful summer evening, and a fantastic turnout!

Bravo to the team at #VillaAlbertine Chicago & a big thank you to our sponsors!

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jul 2

“A biopic of Frantz Fanon and other remarkable new movies are finding success via social media”

#FrenchCinema #FrantzFanon #NoChainsNoMasters #Zion

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes? | Rokhaya Diallo

A biopic of Frantz Fanon and other remarkable new movies are finding success via social media, yet remain invisible at the big film festivals, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

www.theguardian.com

Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jun 24

Discover #CinéSchool curated selection of #FrenchFilms that offer young audiences a meaningful way to explore the history of #WWIl.

#FilmEd #Ed #Frenchcinema

villa-albertine.org/va/news/cine...

CinéSchool’s Recommendations of French WWII Films for Young Cinephiles - Villa Albertine

These films provide a unique opportunity for families to explore this pivotal period in history through the lens of cinema, sparking meaningful conversations and fostering a deeper understanding of th...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jun 23

Looking forward to attending #AATF25 Convention in Chicago, July 7-10! Visit #VillaAlbertine booth to say 'bonjour' & discover free programs & resources for #FrenchEducators.
🎬And co-presenting a session: '#French Language & Francophone Cultures through Film’ about #CinéSchool #TV5MONDE & #IFcinéma.

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jun 10

#CinéSchool shares a film selection for #YoungAudiences that celebrates the ocean & offers a meaningful way to explore #EnvironmentalAwareness through cinema. 🎬🌊 A timely pick as #UNOC2025 is happening this week in Nice!

👉 villa-albertine.org/va/news/cine...

#FilmEd #FrenchCinema
#WorldOceansDay

CinéSchool’s Recommendations of French Films About the Ocean for Young Cinephiles - Villa Albertine

These stories explore the theme of ocean protection, raise awereness about the environmental challenges we face, and inspire action to protect our blue planet for future generations. Through this coll...

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · Jun 10

For all you fancy boys and girls who say
'fracture' instead of 'break'
'larceny' instead of 'theft'
'interrogate' instead of 'ask'

You can thank the Battle of Hastings (1066).

🧵⬇️

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jun 4

Merci, Kathleen, for shining a light on the work we’re doing with #CinéSchool at #VillaAlbertine! 🎬🇫🇷 As part of the #FrenchForAll initiative, CinéSchool is all about connecting students with the #FrenchLanguage through inspiring films—and seeing it grow year after year has been incredibly rewarding.

Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · Jun 4

Grateful to be included in this
#LanguageMagazine article which highlights the lively #FrenchSpeaking community in the US & the growing importance of making French accessible to all—especially young audiences.

👉 languagemagazine.com/2025/04/07/f...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · May 23

A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Villa Albertine—in New York and across our partner cities—whose talent and dedication have brought this season to life.❤️

Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · May 23

✨Excited to launch the 17th edition of #FilmsontheGreen on May 30 w/ free #OutdoorScreening of Coco Before Chanel in #CentralPark.

It kicks off a summer-long of free outdoor #FrenchCinema across the 🇺🇸—starting in NYC, & continuing in Chicago, LA, DC & Houston.

📍 villa-albertine.org/va/professio...

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · May 21

🎉 And don’t miss the bonus short film 'Mission Potager,' directed by Alain Chabat and created by the brilliant team at
#XilamAnimation for
#Netflix! A hilarious extra adventure with our favorite Gauls.

👉 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdUL...

#AsterixEtObelix
#FrenchAnimation

ASTÉRIX & OBÉLIX : Mission Potager (Court-métrage officiel d’Alain Chabat)

YouTube video by Netflix France

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Nathalie Charles @nathaliecharles.bsky.social · May 20

✨See Audrey Tautou’s stunning performance under the stars at our free #outdoorscreening of 'Coco Before Chanel!' Enjoy a night of timeless fashion and #Frenchcinema.🎥

📍 #CentralPark Cedar Hill #NYC
📅May 30–8:30PM
👉 vip.villa-albertine.org/_1kk33

#FilmsOnTheGreen #movienight #freescreening

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