A DECENT MAN (2015)
111 minutes | French with English subtitles | Drama
About the Film
Director: Emmanuel Finkiel
Actors: Nicolas Duvauchelle, Mélanie Thierry, Driss Ramdi
After he is violently attacked in the street, Eddie wrongly identifies Ahmed, an ideal suspect whom he’d noticed a few days before the attack. While the legal machine gets underway with Ahmed, Eddie attempts to win back his wife and son through a new job. But Eddie soon becomes aware of the seriousness of his accusation and he’ll do anything to establish the truth, even if it means he risks losing everything.
PRAISE
Nicolas Duvauchelle was nominated for Best Actor at the 2017 César Awards and 2017 Lumière Awards for his performance in the film.
A Decent Man (Je ne suis pas un salaud) is a dark and brooding portrait of contemporary malaise…
– Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Review
Finkiel incisively builds his lead characters, subtly developing relationships along with alienation, resentment and racism to paint a picture of an average Joe whose weaknesses are distressingly commonplace.
– Jay Weissberg, Variety
About the Director
Emmanuel Finkiel was born on October 30, 1961 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a director and writer, known for Voyages (1999), Je ne suis pas un salaud (2015) and Nulle part terre promise (2008).
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WATCH THE TRAILER
Join the French Cultural Center for their first Ciné-Club de l’Alliance of the fall as they screen the critically acclaimed thriller, Elle by Paul Verhoeven.
Isabelle Huppert puts in a Golden Globe worthy performance as Michèle Leblanc. Michèle seems indestructible. Head of a successful video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle’s life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game-a game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control.
Chef de cuisine Raphael Lambert
Sommelier Alexandre Sojfer
& Nathan Derri
Menu
Chesnut velouté, truffle oil & parmesan shaving
Pinot gris Grand cru Spiegel 2013 Schlumberger
Pan seared Sea Scallops over a creamy artichokes truffle risotto
Esprit du Chevalier Blanc 2013 Péssac Léognan
Grilled Venison, butternut squash mousseline,
Chanterelles mushrooms, Black truffles, fresh figs, jus naturel
Madiran, 2011 Ch Montus
Brie de Meaux, truffled Mascarpone
Banyuls 2015 Chapoutier
or
Chocolate tart filled in Cappucino creme brûlée
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc NV Mesnil
Rory Caviness Craft Digest Cocktail
4 courses dinner menu $75 per person.
Add wine pairing $39.
For the whole table only.
Chef de cuisine Raphael Lambert
Sommelier Alexandre Sojfer
& Nathan Derri
Menu
Chesnut velouté, truffle oil & parmesan shaving
Pinot gris Grand cru Spiegel 2013 Schlumberger
Pan seared Sea Scallops over a creamy artichokes truffle risotto
Esprit du Chevalier Blanc 2013 Péssac Léognan
Grilled Venison, butternut squash mousseline,
Chanterelles mushrooms, Black truffles, fresh figs, jus naturel
Madiran, 2011 Ch Montus
Brie de Meaux, truffled Mascarpone
Banyuls 2015 Chapoutier
or
Chocolate tart filled in Cappucino creme brûlée
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc NV Mesnil
Rory Caviness Craft Digest Cocktail
4 courses dinner menu $75 per person.
Add wine pairing $39.
For the whole table only.
Chef de cuisine Raphael Lambert
Sommelier Alexandre Sojfer
& Nathan Derri
Menu
Chesnut velouté, truffle oil & parmesan shaving
Pinot gris Grand cru Spiegel 2013 Schlumberger
Pan seared Sea Scallops over a creamy artichokes truffle risotto
Esprit du Chevalier Blanc 2013 Péssac Léognan
Grilled Venison, butternut squash mousseline,
Chanterelles mushrooms, Black truffles, fresh figs, jus naturel
Madiran, 2011 Ch Montus
Brie de Meaux, truffled Mascarpone
Banyuls 2015 Chapoutier
or
Chocolate tart filled in Cappucino creme brûlée
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc NV Mesnil
Rory Caviness Craft Digest Cocktail
4 courses dinner menu $75 per person.
Add wine pairing $39.
For the whole table only.
The Hottest Standup Comedy Showcase Comes to Cafeteria on Newbury
The last Wednesday of every month at Cafeteria features an unforgettable experience combining the most talented local and national comedians, including previous winners of the Boston Comedy Festival, acts that have been on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel, Late Night with Steven Colbert, Comedy Central, Sirius XM and more.
Not only is this show completely free – you can enjoy free drink samples from our sponsors* (that’s right – free alcohol!), $5 burgers, and a custom drink menu full of cocktails available exclusively during the show – if it seems too good to be true, Cafeteria invites you to come see for yourself
Doors open at 7pm, the show begins at 8pm – previous shows have packed to capacity, so while this event is not ticketed, we do recommend arriving early to reserve a seat.
Join the French Cultural Center for a wine tasting and dinner with La Voile.
Epicureans rejoice! To kick-off the French Cultural Center’s season of wine tastings, they will explore the lovely wines of Alsace with a wine tasting, followed by a separate three-course pairing dinner.
Come discover the lesser-known wines of Alsace, presented by Alexandre Sojfer, Resident Sommelier at La Voile and 1855 Bar à Vins. Alex will share his expertise working with vineyards from Alsace and why this region’s grounds are so prolific yet less available to the American market than other varietals.
Event in English. Advance RSVP strongly recommended. The general tasting is a standing event – this is not a sit-down seminar. Please email culture@frenchculturalcenter.org to request a seat/chair, if needed.
The following dinner is a sit-down three-course dinner in the French Cultural Center’s Library.