Cannes is not the only place to celebrate Cinema! The Library’s collection holds twenty films that won the famous festival’s supreme award in its collections. Let’s take a closer look at our collection.
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International animation day
Did you know that 28 October has been dedicated to animated films for over 20 years? This date was chosen in memory of the pioneer Emile Reynaud who projected the first animated film at the famous Musée Grévin, in Paris, on 28 October 1892, and it is now celebrated in nearly 40 countries. On this occasion, the Library highlights special works that enrich its collection.
Continue reading “International animation day”The Library’s Palmes d’or
Cannes is not the only place to celebrate Cinema! The Library’s collection holds twenty films that won the famous festival’s supreme award in its collections. Let’s take a closer look at our collection.
Continue reading “The Library’s Palmes d’or”Borrow DVDs… and a player!
The Library has a rich collection of over 3500 DVDs related to international relations and development, and while DVD is not quite dead yet, we know not everyone has a drive on their laptop anymore.
To discover or rewatch documentaries and fiction films not available on streaming platforms, you can now borrow one of our new portable DVD players, which you can connect to your computer via USB. They are available from the Loan desk and can be borrowed and kept like DVDs (short loan: 7 days, 5 automatic renewals). Enjoy the show!
Film of the Week: “Black Panther” by Ryan Coogler
A movie that could change the face of Hollywood.
“After tragedy forces yound Prince T’Challa to assume Wakanda’s throne, he is faced with the ultimate test, putting the fate of his country and the entire world at risk. Pitted against his own family, the new king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and embrace his future as an Avenger.”
Publisher: The Walt Disney Company, 2018
Call Number: 960 BLA



