Les trois Mousquetaires, 2e partie : Milady
The Three Musketeers – Part 2: Milady

Date & Time: Sunday 10th at 8:30pm
Details: Martin Bourboulon | France | 2023 | 121 mins |French with English subtitles
Genre: Action, adventure, history
Starring: François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Pio Marmaï, Romain Duris, Eva Green, Louis Garrel, Vicky Krieps
Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO)

“The Three Musketeers: Milady picks up where the first film left off, the atmosphere at court thick with treasonous plotting, after a foiled attempt on the life of the king (Louis Garrel, stealing every scene with his air of bewigged ennui). D’Artagnan, abducted and facing torture at the hands of the granite-faced henchman of the Comte de Chalais, forms a temporary alliance with Milady. Meanwhile, war has been declared and the Musketeers head to the front at the port of La Rochelle, where a bracingly vigorous action sequence follows a daring assault on a fort.

If anything, this follow-up is even more enjoyable, its appeal boosted by Milady slinking on to centre stage, her weaponized sexuality backed up by her private collection of daggers and swords.” Wendy Ide, The Guardian

NOMINATED FOR 6 CÉSAR AWARDS

Le Pharaon, le sauvage et la princesse
The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess

Family Film

Date & Time: Sunday 10th at 11:00am

Details: Michel Ocelot / France / 2022 / 83 mins / Animation

Three tales, three ages, three worlds – a trio of colourful, sophisticated animated tales from Sudan, Medieval France and 18th century Turkey. In Ancient Egypt, a young king becomes the first black pharaoh to receive the hand of his loved one. During the French Middle Ages, a mysterious wild boy steals from the rich to give to the poor. In 18th century Turkey, a prince of pastries and a princess of roses escape the palace to live their love. From the king of French animation, comes another beautiful, family-friendly and stunning animated film suitable for all ages.

“Visually exquisite and could only be the work of Ocelot” – Screen International

Lumières Awards nominee, Best Animated Film, 2023

D-Day : Normandie 1944

IRISH PREMIERE

Date & Time: Sunday 10th at 4:00pm

Details: Pascal Vuong / France / 2014 / 42 mins / Documentary

Produced by: Catherine Vuong, N3D Land Films.

Narrated by: François Cluzet

On June 6th 1944 the largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet, few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through to August 1944, this region became the most important location in the world. Blending multiple cinematographic techniques, including animation, CGI and stunning live-action images, D-Day: Normandy 1944 brings this monumental event to the world’s screens.

Audiences of all ages, including new generations, will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world. Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology and human values, the film will educate and appeal to all.

Narrated by Tom Brokaw, D-Day: Normandy 1944 pays tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom. A duty of memory, a duty of gratitude.

Cork French Film Festival is honoured to welcome film director Pascal Vuong, and producer Catherine Vuong to Cork to present their film and engage in a post-screening Q & A.