Thursday, April 7 – Ciné-Jeudi presents Printemps fragiles (The Bell Jar)
7:30 PM$6, $4 for students, seniors, partners and Front Row passholders.Directed by André Melançon. 2010, 102 min. In French with English subtitles.A chronicle of resilience in action, Printemps fragiles features a group of pre-teens who attend Dr. Gilles Julien’s drop-in centre for troubled children. Each has challenges to meet, and in sharing fun, games and chores with their peers, they build self-esteem and develop empathy for others. With the help of adult counsellors and volunteers, they learn to follow sensible life rules and strive for balance. Day by day they discover themselves and develop inner strength.NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W) 416-973-3012www.nfb.ca/mediatheque
Dates
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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