8 WOMEN
François OZON
On a snowy Christmas, a man is found dead in his house, and eight women, all related to him in some way, are suspected of the murder. As revelations and confrontations unfold, family secrets and tensions erupt.
2002
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December
Iconic films, a selection of novels, a look for a festive evening, discover our culture club by listening to the December playlist.
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A Christmas Tale
Arnaud DESPLECHIN
During the Christmas holidays, a family reunites after years of tension and resentment, revived by the illness of one of the members. Between secrets, confrontations and reconciliations, the characters confront their past wounds.
2008
The Family Stone
Thomas BEZUCHA
During the Christmas holidays, a family is upset by a visit from one of their sons’ girlfriend, triggering tensions and revelations. A touching film about love, family secrets and acceptance, in the holiday spirit.
2005
Edward Scissorhands
Tim BURTON
At Christmas, an inventor dies before completing his project, leaving his creator, Edward, with blades instead of hands. Welcomed by a family, he discovers love and acceptance, but his difference ends up causing conflict.
1990
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Hercule Poirot's Christmas
AGATHA CHRISTIE
In the midst of a snowy Christmas in an isolated manor, a shocking murder shakes a family full of secrets. Hercule Poirot,a master of deduction, plunges into a tangled web of lies and betrayals to reveal the truth buried under years of mystery.
The Four Daughters of Dr. March
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
The novel is set during the Christmas season, when the four March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy – are going through a difficult time in the absence of their father, who is away at war. In this spirit of Christmas, they show great generosity, sacrificing themselves to offer gifts to their mother and helping each other through their trials. The Christmas party in their home becomes a symbolic moment of sharing, family love and solidarity, reflecting the spirit of Christmas throughout the book.
The Price of Salt
Patricia HIGHSMITH
During a Christmas in New York, Therese,a young decorator, crosses paths with Carol in a toy store, sparking a secret and passionate love story. In the midst of the holiday magic, their relationship weaves desire and sacrifice, as they confront the prejudices of a society that rejects their love, but can never extinguish the flame they share.
Letters from Santa Claus
J. R. R. TOLKIEN
J. R. R. Tolkien’s “Letters from Santa Claus” is a collection of imaginary letters that Santa Claus writes to his children every year. In these letters, he recounts his adventures in the North Pole, his encounters with elves and his misadventures, all accompanied by drawings by Tolkien. A magical, poetic tale that captures the spirit of Christmas with humor and tenderness.
exhibitions
Olga de Amaral
The exhibition Olga de Amaral at the Fondation Cartier, on view until March 16, 2025, presents the work of the Colombian artist, renowned for her textile creations and monumental sculptures. Through materials, and an exploration of light and texture, her works weave a dialogue between craft traditions and contemporary innovations, offering a unique visual and poetic experience.
At the Fondation Cartier (until March 16, 2025)
Tarsila do Amaral
The Tarsila do Amaral exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg explores the work of this Brazilian artist, a major figure in the modernist movement. Through more than 100 works, the exhibition traces her artistic journey, from her early European influences to her commitment to representing Brazilian identities.
At the Musée du Luxembourg (until February 2, 2025)
The Little Prince Among Men
The exhibition “The Little Prince Among Men” plunges visitors into the timeless universe of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry through an immersive retrospective. By revisiting the famous tale of the Little Prince,the exhibition explores themes of childhood, poetry and humanity, with interactive installations, original illustrations and objects related to the work. An invitation to rediscover the book’s profound messages, while highlighting the impact of this work on generations of artists to come.
At the Parc d’exposition de Strasbourg (until April 4)
The Extraordinary Workshops
The exhibition offers three immersive virtual reality experiences. Visitors will have the opportunity to plunge deep into the creative processes of these great masters, Monet, Van Gogh and Gaudí, by donning a virtual reality headset. This unique sensory adventure lets you discover the works and lives of these artists, offering an immersive experience into the art and imagination of these emblematic 19th- and 20th-century figures.
At Hangar Y in Meudon (until February 16, from November 1, 2024 to February 16, 2025