Film enthusiasts and patrons of the French culture, language and particularly its motion pictures, will get a chance to experience the best of France by way of a film festival that runs up to June 14 at the Bonifacio High Street and Greenbelt 3 Cinemas.
Now on its 21st year, this annual cultural event is hosted by the French Embassy in Manila. As one of the most high profile French business unit in the country, Peugeot Philippines has been actively lending its support to the film festival since it began operations in 2013. “The French Film Festival is a salute to the arts. Over 21 years, the French Embassy in Manila has been giving Filipinos a glimpse of French artistry via these beautiful works of modern art. Peugeot, which has a deeply rooted history in premium design, also churns out works of modern art. In essence, we at Peugeot Philippines also aim to give Filipinos a taste of French artistry. Our goals are one and the same – to offer the best of France to the Filipino. We feel that we share a bond with the Embassy of France in this effort,” said Glen Dasig, Peugeot Philippines President.
As the festival’s official transportation, Peugeot will display its vehicle line-up at the gala night on June 8. Guests will be driven from Three Parkade and on to the venue proper at the Central Square in BGC where the premiere of French director Maïwenn, Mon Roi, will be held. For her role in the film, French actress Emmanuelle Bercot was given the Best Actress Award at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
As a fitting tribute to the recent award received by noted film director Brilliante Mendoza and “Best Actress” awardee Jaclyn Jose at the Cannes Film Festival for the movie Ma’Rosa, a red carpet affair will highlight the start of the Festival on June 8. All VIP’s, invited guests, embassy officials and foreign dignitaries will be shuttled using Peugeot vehicles.