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©️Newport Beach Film Festival

I’m happy to be returning for the third year as an official partner of the French Spotlight and spreading the word about the film, Prodigies / Prodigieuses. It’ll be shown for one night only at the 25th annual Newport Beach Film Festival on October 22, 2024.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the French Spotlight website! Use special code “French2024” to get $5 off!

The 25th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival runs from October 17-24, 2024

©️Newport Beach Film Festival

Film: Prodigies / Prodigieuses (view trailer on YouTube)

The 2023 film was directed by Frédéric Potier and Valentin Potier and the cast includes Franck Dubosc, Isabelle Carré, Camille Razat (of “Emily in Paris”), Mélanie Robert, and August Wittgenstein. It will make its North American premiere at the Festival!

Where: Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas (Theater #2) in Costa Mesa, California

When: from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Film’s synopsis:

“Claire and Jeanne are twin sisters united by the same passion: the piano. Coached by their father like athletes, they join the prestigious Karlsruhe Conservatory. They are now competing to be soloists and train for a concert that will make or break their careers. Claire, and soon Jeanne, discover they are suffering from a serious illness. They are slowly losing the use of their hands. Facing the worst, and with the support of their family and undying love for music, they will change their fate.”

After Party

After the movie, guests with a “film + party” ticket can walk over to Time Nightclub for the European Showcase Party, featuring top entertainment and hors d’oeuvres prepared by award-winning Orange County restaurants.

Showcase Party is age 21+ and cocktail attire is strongly encouraged! 🪩

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the French Spotlight website! Use special code “French2024” to get $5 off!

About the Newport Beach Film Festival

Founded in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is recognized as one of the largest lifestyle film festivals in the United States, attracting nearly 60,000 attendees. The Festival will showcase over 300 films from across the globe and host a wide array of multicultural activities.

About the International Spotlight

Each year, the NBFF also presents signature international film events. Student teams from California State University, Fullerton produce these International Spotlight events that feature cinema, culture, cuisine, music, and performances from Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, South Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and more.

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