Being French

Being French

Being French

ABC ME | August 5, 2014

Languages

Intercultural Understanding

Classification: General

Shot entirely on location in Marseille, this programme looks at life in the city through the eyes of children. It includes, amongst other things, a fishing trip; a village festival; a nature trail; a beat box competition and a sports festival. It highlights key language points and has many touch points with other areas of the school curriculum.

Overview

Shot entirely on location in Marseille, this programme looks at life in the city through the eyes of children. It includes, amongst other things, a fishing trip; a village festival; a nature trail; a beat box competition and a sports festival. It highlights key language points and has many touch points with other areas of the school curriculum.

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Different sports children can try in Marseille.

Les jours de sport

Years 3-4, 5-6 Languages

Different sports children can try in Marseille.

Kids from Marseille tell us their names, where they live and the things they love.

Basic French in Marseilles

Years 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Languages

Kids from Marseille tell us their names, where they live and the things they love.

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Notre Ecole

Years 3-4 Languages

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The second madcap, live-action movie based on the much-loved French comic strip. A French blockbuster with lush visuals and impressive special effects. Riotous, silly fun. When Julius Caesar challenges Cleopatra to build a sumptuous palace in record time, Edifis the architect is driven to desperate measures to get the job done (or 0 risk being thrown to the crocodiles). With the help of his friends Asterix, Obelix and a magic potion from the druid Getafix, he must win the challenge against all odds.

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

Years 5-6, 7-8 Media arts, Languages, English

The second madcap, live-action movie based on the much-loved French comic strip. A French blockbuster with lush visuals and impressive special effects. Riotous, silly fun. When Julius Caesar challenges Cleopatra to build a sumptuous palace in record time, Edifis the architect is driven to desperate measures to get the job done (or 0 risk being thrown to the crocodiles). With the help of his friends Asterix, Obelix and a magic potion from the druid Getafix, he must win the challenge against all odds.

The time has come for Eva to get answers. The pieces of the puzzle start to fit together, shedding light upon the mechanics behind the mystery. Devastating secrets explode in broad daylight. But while Bastien is on the verge of life and death, Eva is in more danger than ever. The race against the clock begins to save her husband's life.

Just One Look

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, English, Languages

The time has come for Eva to get answers. The pieces of the puzzle start to fit together, shedding light upon the mechanics behind the mystery. Devastating secrets explode in broad daylight. But while Bastien is on the verge of life and death, Eva is in more danger than ever. The race against the clock begins to save her husband's life.

The veil upon the truth is slowly lifting. Eva understands the link between her husband and the other young people in the photo. The members of the mysterious group are united by a past event, and its gruesome fate seems to weigh upon them all. But why did Leroux, fresh out of prison, order Bastien's kidnapping? Is he behind the whole story, pulling all the strings?

Just One Look

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, English, Languages

The veil upon the truth is slowly lifting. Eva understands the link between her husband and the other young people in the photo. The members of the mysterious group are united by a past event, and its gruesome fate seems to weigh upon them all. But why did Leroux, fresh out of prison, order Bastien's kidnapping? Is he behind the whole story, pulling all the strings?

Eva does everything she can to protect her family, but danger is slowly invading more and more of her daily life. The killer who abducted Bastien threatens to harm them. Fearing for his family, Bastien redoubles his efforts to try to escape and come to their rescue. He knows his family needs him, but his captor is not about to let his prey get away so easily. A merciless wrestling match begins.

Just One Look

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, English, Languages

Eva does everything she can to protect her family, but danger is slowly invading more and more of her daily life. The killer who abducted Bastien threatens to harm them. Fearing for his family, Bastien redoubles his efforts to try to escape and come to their rescue. He knows his family needs him, but his captor is not about to let his prey get away so easily. A merciless wrestling match begins.

The noose is tightening around Eva's neck. Marsan asks his right-hand man to protect her, but it's not long before they realise that Bastien is not the only target. A threat looms over the family. Eva gradually understands that her so-called 'allies' are not who they pretend to be. Still, she has to stick it out and continue, for her children, but also for Bastien.

Just One Look

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, English, Languages

The noose is tightening around Eva's neck. Marsan asks his right-hand man to protect her, but it's not long before they realise that Bastien is not the only target. A threat looms over the family. Eva gradually understands that her so-called 'allies' are not who they pretend to be. Still, she has to stick it out and continue, for her children, but also for Bastien.

Daniel and Jasmine sing outside the bistro to attract customers and pay their bill.

Bistro Escargot

Years 3-4, 5-6 Languages

Daniel and Jasmine sing outside the bistro to attract customers and pay their bill.

For Eva Beaufils, it took just one glance at an old photo to turn her whole world upside down. That photo holds an incredible secret. Suddenly, her husband Bastien disappears. Eva has only one goal: find him at all costs. Even if it reawakens old wounds and puts their children at risk, Eva knows that this is the only search that can give her the answer - is love stronger than lies? Original title: Juste Un Regard. In French.

Just One Look

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, English, Languages

For Eva Beaufils, it took just one glance at an old photo to turn her whole world upside down. That photo holds an incredible secret. Suddenly, her husband Bastien disappears. Eva has only one goal: find him at all costs. Even if it reawakens old wounds and puts their children at risk, Eva knows that this is the only search that can give her the answer - is love stronger than lies? Original title: Juste Un Regard. In French.

Eve searches for every possible clue that could lead her to Bastien. But instead of helping her understand why her husband ran away, all her discoveries only confuse her more. Why did Bastien ask to meet her without calling the police? What is he hiding from them? And who is that man who abducted him and left a trail of dead bodies in his wake? Eva has no choice. She will stop at nothing to find her husband. But soon her own past reveals surprises of its own, and she doesn't know who to trust. Original title: Juste Un Regard. In French.

Just One Look

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, English, Languages

Eve searches for every possible clue that could lead her to Bastien. But instead of helping her understand why her husband ran away, all her discoveries only confuse her more. Why did Bastien ask to meet her without calling the police? What is he hiding from them? And who is that man who abducted him and left a trail of dead bodies in his wake? Eva has no choice. She will stop at nothing to find her husband. But soon her own past reveals surprises of its own, and she doesn't know who to trust. Original title: Juste Un Regard. In French.

Daniel and Jasmine realise they have no money to pay the bill. In order to settle the tab, they must work in the bistro.

Bistro Escargot

Years 3-4, 5-6 Languages

Daniel and Jasmine realise they have no money to pay the bill. In order to settle the tab, they must work in the bistro.

Bahia is a free spirit from Algeria with a provocative personality and a love of flirting. Arthur is uptight, has a Jewish family and conservative attitude. When they meet, differences unite and sparks fly. Original title: Le Nom des Gens. In French.

The Names of Love

Years 11-12 Media arts, Languages

Bahia is a free spirit from Algeria with a provocative personality and a love of flirting. Arthur is uptight, has a Jewish family and conservative attitude. When they meet, differences unite and sparks fly. Original title: Le Nom des Gens. In French.

Daniel and Jasmine deal with some problems after their meals are served.

Bistro Escargot

Years 3-4, 5-6 Languages

Daniel and Jasmine deal with some problems after their meals are served.

"Victor, hex on you, what are you doing outdoors?" For the past four months this phrase has appeared scrawled on the sidewalks of Paris, alongside chalk circles. In the middle of these circles are strange objects - a trombone, a pair of tweezers, a candle. While the media speculates and psychiatrists weigh in on the mystery, Police Captain Adamsberg knows that there is something sinister going on. Soon the findings go from oddities to the macabre - with the discovery of a murdered woman inside a circle.

Vargas: The Chalk Circle Man

Years 11-12 Media arts, Languages

"Victor, hex on you, what are you doing outdoors?" For the past four months this phrase has appeared scrawled on the sidewalks of Paris, alongside chalk circles. In the middle of these circles are strange objects - a trombone, a pair of tweezers, a candle. While the media speculates and psychiatrists weigh in on the mystery, Police Captain Adamsberg knows that there is something sinister going on. Soon the findings go from oddities to the macabre - with the discovery of a murdered woman inside a circle.

Daniel and Jasmine have difficulty understanding the menu and food choices in French.

Bistro Escargot

Years 5-6 Languages, Intercultural understanding

Daniel and Jasmine have difficulty understanding the menu and food choices in French.

Childhood friends Liangzi and Zhang are both in love with Tao, the town beauty. Tao eventually decides to marry the wealthier Zhang. They soon have a son he names Dollar. From China to Australia, the lives, loves, hopes and disillusions of a family over two generations in a society changing at breakneck speed. In Mandarin.

Mountains May Depart

Years 9-10, 11-12 Media arts, Languages

Childhood friends Liangzi and Zhang are both in love with Tao, the town beauty. Tao eventually decides to marry the wealthier Zhang. They soon have a son he names Dollar. From China to Australia, the lives, loves, hopes and disillusions of a family over two generations in a society changing at breakneck speed. In Mandarin.

Join the fun as Adam Liaw reads the classic tale of The Little Red Hen and The Grains of Wheat by author LR Hen and illustrator Jago, in Mandarin.

Play School Story Time: Little Red Hen and The Grains Wheat with Adam Liaw (Mandarin)

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Languages

Join the fun as Adam Liaw reads the classic tale of The Little Red Hen and The Grains of Wheat by author LR Hen and illustrator Jago, in Mandarin.

Karen Pang joins her friends on the couch to share a delightful and entertaining peek into the life of one very busy wombat. Don't miss Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley's Diary of a Wombat in Cantonese.

Play School Story Time: Diary of a Wombat with Karen Pang (Cantonese)

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Languages

Karen Pang joins her friends on the couch to share a delightful and entertaining peek into the life of one very busy wombat. Don't miss Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley's Diary of a Wombat in Cantonese.

ABC News presenter Kumi Taguchi swaps the news desk for the Story Time couch to read Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley's beloved story about Pamela the cow in Too Many Pears - in Japanese!

Play School Story Time: Too Many Pears with Kumi Taguchi (Japanese)

Years F, 1-2 English, Literature, Languages

ABC News presenter Kumi Taguchi swaps the news desk for the Story Time couch to read Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley's beloved story about Pamela the cow in Too Many Pears - in Japanese!

Daniel, Jasmine and chef Escargot continue their conversation in the bistro. They discuss the weather, seasons and how they travelled with their class on this trip.

Bistro Escargot

Years 3-4, 5-6 Languages, Geography

Daniel, Jasmine and chef Escargot continue their conversation in the bistro. They discuss the weather, seasons and how they travelled with their class on this trip.

Join chef Escargot and waitress Suzette as they attend to Jasmine and Daniel, who have become lost on a school trip with their French class, at Le Bistro Escargot.

Bistro Escargot

Years 5-6 Languages, Intercultural understanding

Join chef Escargot and waitress Suzette as they attend to Jasmine and Daniel, who have become lost on a school trip with their French class, at Le Bistro Escargot.

Two gay men living in St Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married. They try to conceal their lifestyle and their ownership of the drag club downstairs when the fiancee and her parents come for dinner. Remade as The Birdcage in 1996. In French.

La Cage Aux Folles

Years 11-12 Languages, Media arts

Two gay men living in St Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married. They try to conceal their lifestyle and their ownership of the drag club downstairs when the fiancee and her parents come for dinner. Remade as The Birdcage in 1996. In French.

An elderly curmudgeon lets out a room in his large apartment rent-free to a young student - on condition that she does everything in her power to ruin his son's marriage.

The Student and Mister Henri

Years 11-12 Media arts, Languages

An elderly curmudgeon lets out a room in his large apartment rent-free to a young student - on condition that she does everything in her power to ruin his son's marriage.

Fanny, a 13-year-old Jewish girl, and a group of eight children attempt to escape Nazi occupied France.

Fanny's Journey

Years 11-12 Media arts, Languages

Fanny, a 13-year-old Jewish girl, and a group of eight children attempt to escape Nazi occupied France.

The rise and fall of the famous clown Chocolat, the first black circus performer who revolutionised the stagnant circus acts and conquered Paris of the belle epoque with his exuberance and originality. In French.

Monsieur Chocolat

Years 11-12 Media arts, Languages

The rise and fall of the famous clown Chocolat, the first black circus performer who revolutionised the stagnant circus acts and conquered Paris of the belle epoque with his exuberance and originality. In French.

Tony is admitted to a rehabilitation centre after a serious skiing accident. Dependent on medical staff and painkillers, she takes the time to remember the tumultuous love story she lived with Georgio. In French. Alternative title: My King.

Mon Roi

Years 11-12 Media arts, Languages

Tony is admitted to a rehabilitation centre after a serious skiing accident. Dependent on medical staff and painkillers, she takes the time to remember the tumultuous love story she lived with Georgio. In French. Alternative title: My King.

Let the seaside adventures begin! Nicholas and his family are off to the seaside for a summer vacation, and the result is a film filled with rich humour, moments of childhood nostalgia, hilarious blunders and misunderstandings across three generations. In French. Original title: Les Vacances du Petit Nicolas. Broadcast on SBS Viceland as Little Nicolas on Holiday.

Nicholas on Holiday

Years 3-4, 5-6 Media arts, Languages, Personal and social capability

Let the seaside adventures begin! Nicholas and his family are off to the seaside for a summer vacation, and the result is a film filled with rich humour, moments of childhood nostalgia, hilarious blunders and misunderstandings across three generations. In French. Original title: Les Vacances du Petit Nicolas. Broadcast on SBS Viceland as Little Nicolas on Holiday.

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