It's glamorous, the programme is exciting and it's accessible. Just three great reasons to visit the Deauville American Film Festival. The well-established, highly regarded festival has been held here for 36 years. This year the special guest is Annette Bening, so you can see some of the films she was in, from Valmont (1989), Bugsy (1991) and American Beauty (1991) to the latest, The Kids Are All Right.
Terry Gilliam will also be attending, as will independent film makers like Eric Mendelsohn with 3 Backyards and the British graffiti artist, Banksy. There are documentaries on subjects from nuclear weapons and their threat to the paparazzi.
It takes place in three major cinemas, the Deauville International Center (C.I.D.), the Casino's cinema and Cinema Le Morny. And the setting is wonderful -- beautiful Deauville is known for gracious living, horse racing, its casino, gourmet restaurants and all the good things in life.
More information on the Film Festival
Tickets and information:
Deauville International Center (C.I.D.)
Les Planches, 1 ave Lucien Barriere
Tel: 00 33 (02) 31 14 14 14
www.congres-deauville.com
Information on Deauville from the Tourist Office
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