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Philo Bistro

AI, Philosophy & The Meaning of Life

Join us for the final Philo Bistro of the year at the Alliance Française Sydney, where we’ll dive into the intriguing intersection of AI, philosophy, and what it truly means to be human.

Wine Tasting

Join us on December 4th for a delightful wine tasting celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau!

Enjoy three surprise wines, each thoughtfully selected to complement the festivities, alongside a delectable selection of canapés from Wholegreen Bakery.

This is a perfect opportunity to discover exquisite French wines while picking up tips and insights along the way.

Come and immerse yourself in the joyous spirit of French art de vivre with us, and uncover new favorites in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

We can’t wait to raise a glass with you!

Prix National du Civisme pour la Jeunesse 2024 ceremony

The Alliance Française de Sydney was honoured to participate in the Prix National du Civisme pour la Jeunesse 2024 ceremony, organised by the Association Nationale des Membres de l'Ordre National du Mérite at the Consular Residence, under the distinguished patronage of the Consul General of France. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Consul General and the event organisers for their warm invitation.

We would also like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our valued partners—Killarney Heights Public School, the French-speaking Association of the North Shore (FANS), Taren Point Public School, and Lycée Condorcet Sydney - International French School—for their ongoing efforts to empower young people to take action, champion their values, and develop into engaged, responsible members of society.

NEW EXHIBITION - Le Monde sans fin

The phenomenon Le Monde Sans Fin takes centre stage at the Alliance Française Sydney. For the first time in Australia, the Alliance is hosting a major exhibition inspired by the Le Monde sans fin comic book, a publishing sensation by authors Christophe Blain and Jean-Marc Jancovici, that has sold over a million copies in France since its release in 2022.

Discover the exhibition on the first and second floor this november! Plus, the graphic novel is available to borrow from the library.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/19/world-without-end-fossil-fuel-arrives-uk-comic-france-nuclear

The Art of Translation in the Age of AI

The Art of Translation in the Age of AI

Watch the trailer here
Watch the replay here

The Return of Polynesia’s Treasures

Wednesday 4 December

5:30-6:30pm Screening

6:45-7:15pm Q&A with Miriama Bono
Location: Social Sciences Building SSB Lecture Theatre 200

Join us for the Australian premiere of Le Retour des Trésors Polynésiens (The Return of Polynesia’s Treasures), directed by Denis Pinson and co-written by Paul Manate and Suliane Favennec.The documentary gives a new lease of life to these emblematic works of art and their return journey after a long exile, exploring how they were used and their cultural signification for the Polynesians, through minimalist yet lively evocations of the pre-colonial period.