Top 5 events for language lovers
Things not to miss this month
This November London presents us with a number of exciting events and places language enthusiasts will love. From French cinema to Italian arts and Spanish music, this month we uncover eight of the best things you won’t want to miss out on.
1. French Film Festival
7-21 November 2013. Queensberry Place, London.
The 21st French Film Festival UK comes to Ciné Lumière from 7 to 21 November with many delights in store. From comedy Chinese Puzzle (Casse-Tete Chinois) and romance Love is in the Air to dramas The Other Son (Le Fils De L'autre), Tenderness and The Man who Laughs, there is something for every French enthusiast to enjoy.
For information, pricing and weekly listings visit http://frenchfilmfestival.org.uk
2. London Latin American Film Festival
15-24 November 2013. Bolivar Hall and University College London, London.
From 15-24 November 2013, The 23rd LLAFF is taking place at Bolivar Hall and University College London / Institute of the Americas bringing together the best and freshest of contemporary Latin American cinema with an exciting line up of films. With a selection of interesting documentaries and comedies to explore, this is the place to be if you want to get a real flavour for Latin America.
For more information visit: http://www.latinamericanfilmfestival.com
3. The House of Peroni
6-30 November 2013. 41 Portland Place, London
Calling lovers of all things Italian! This month 41 Portland Place is transformed into The House of Peroni, a hub for a series of unusual and Italian-themed cultural events and culinary experiences including daily film screenings, fashion master classes and supper clubs. With Michelin-starred Costardi Brothers preparing a bespoke menu and a great cinematic experience of film and appetisers including artisan ice-cream and Costardi Borthers’ Spaghetti Western, this is an event not to be missed!
Most evenings entrance is free and open to anyone over 18. For more information visit http://thehouseofperoni.com
4. Daumier (1808-1879) - Visions of Paris Exhibition
25 October 2013 - 25 January 2014. The British Museum, London.
A staunch believer in the Republican cause, a freethinker and chronicler of everyday life in turbulent 19th century Paris, Honoré Daumier lived during a pivotal time in France’s history. 'Visions of Paris' sets out to explore his legacy through 130 works, many of which have never been seen in the UK before, with a concentration on paintings, drawings, watercolours and sculptures.
Broadly chronological, this exhibition is the first to go beyond Daumier’s lithographs in the UK since 1961. Spanning the decades from 1830 to 1879 it will look at the range of his output, from disturbing images of fugitives from the cholera epidemics and deeply felt images of the laundresses and street entertainers living in his neighbourhood to his take on the role of spectators and collectors in judging art. In its variety and breadth, this exhibition will give visitors visions of Paris to live long in the memory.
Price: £10 for adults. For more information visit http://royalacademy.org.uk
5. Carla Morrison sings
28 November 2013, 8.30pm. Vortex Jazz Club in London.
Como No presents Carla Morrison. This is the London debut for one of Mexico's rising stars. Last year Carla Morrison won two Latin Grammys for Best Alternative Song and Best Alternative Album for Dejenme Llorar. With a similar tone to Katie Melua, this performance should provide great entertainment for one evening.
Tickets cost £10. For more information visit http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/gigs.php?gd=20131128
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