Magnetic Beats tells the timeless coming-of-age story of Philippe, who realizes he is living the last moments of a world about to disappear... Set in the early 1980s in rural France, the film depicts an atmosphere that is both energetic and melancholic. The soundtrack will delight those nostalgic for the new wave genre.
Save the date for this screening of a classic of French cinema. A perfect pick to watch with your teen or tween, this beloved French coming-of-age film from the early ’80s featuring a young Sophie Marceau captures all the sweetness, awkwardness, and excitement of first love and growing up—before smartphones, social media, and texting ever existed. A cross-generational watch that’s heartfelt, funny, and relatable. Watch the trailer.
Save the date! We will again celebrate French and Francophone culture with panel discussions, kid's workshops, book signing, french food, a live show and more surprises.