‘De Gaulle,’ ‘La Gradiva’ and ‘Alice: Pioneer Of Cinema’ Among American French Film Fest Winners- Film News in Brief

The American French Film Festival announced the winners of this year’s awards during the closing ceremony on Nov. 8. The films were voted on by audiences attending the festival, members of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, a jury of entertainment professionals and a student jury consisting of high school and college-age participants from the TAFFF High School Screenings Program. “De Gaulle,” written by Antonin Baudry and Bérénice Vila, directed by Antonin Baudry and Niels Schneider, Benoît Magimel and Anamaria Vartolomei, took home the Audience Award and top honor for best film. The Critics Award for best film was given to “La Gradiva.” Written by Marine Atlan and Anne Brouillet, the film is directed by Marine Atlan and stars Colas Quignard, Antonia Buresi, Mitia Capellier-Audat and Suzanne Gerin. “A Place For Her” received the First Feature Award; “Whispers In The Woods” received the Documentary Film Award; “The Green Eyes” received American Students Award; “Alice: Pioneer Of Cinema” received the Audience Series Award; “Swapped” received the Jury Series Award; “Diego” received the Audience Short Film Award; “God is Shy” received the Jury Short Film Award. Monday Nov. 9 Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival Set for N.Y.’s Lincoln Center The Distribution Collective will host the annual Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival at the Lincoln Center campus from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15. Special programming will include a Universal Studio Group panel on Nov. 14, featuring Hanako Greensmith (“Chicago Fire”), Zeeko Zaki (“FBI”) and David Ajala (“Law & Order”), who will discuss carrying forward the legacy of Wolf Entertainment’s iconic television franchises while introducing new dimensions to beloved series. “DIFF was founded on the belief that storytelling has the power to bring communities together, challenge perceptions and create lasting opportunities for artists whose voices deserve to be heard,” said Sola Fasehun, the festival’s founder. “Our continued film festival at Lincoln Center in New York reflects that commitment in action. For several years, we’ve had the opportunity to introduce New York audiences to an incredible range of filmmakers through our programming, and we’re thrilled to be back at Lincoln Center for another year of welcoming filmmakers and supporting film and TV.”