FILM: Matthias & Maxime – French Films on the Green DC
Title: Matthias & Maxime (2019)
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Sylvan Theatre, National Mall (15th St. SW and Independence Ave. SW)
Rating: PG-13 (contains adult content)
Runtime: 119 minutes
Language: French with English subtitles
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIBwWqfDK9U
Synopsis: Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle and, eventually, changing their lives. This is Québécois filmmaker Xavier Dolan’s 8th feature film, and it was nominated for the “Prix du Jury” at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
**In case of rain, screening will be held on June 15.**
This event is co-organized by the Québec Government Office in Washington and the Embassy of France in the United States