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September – October Programme 2016
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Acoustic Friday
Featuring Meta
Friday 16 September 2016
EDITORIAL / ÉDITORIAL Jacqueline Bassa-Mazzoni
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Ambassadeur de France en Namibie / Ambassador of France in Namibia
Présidente du Conseil d’administration du CCFN / Chairperson of the FNCC Board
'hiver austral prend fin doucement alors que s’achèvent les
deux mois de célébration des 25 ans du CCFN. Pour autant,
l’offre du centre pour la période à venir ne faiblira pas !
Concerts, expositions, cinéma et 5ème Festival du Film Européen,
conférences sur la COP21, Grass Roots Slam Poetry, Marché
aux Puces, « Dancing cocktails », contes pour enfants ! Nous
vous proposons un agenda culturel et intellectuel dense,
intéressant, vibrant.
Je souhaite attirer votre attention sur quelques dates-clés :
Du 5 au 12 octobre, le Centre participera au Festival de cinéma
du Réseau EUNIC Namibie, en coopération avec les centres
culturels et les ambassades des cinq autres pays de l'UE présents à
Windhoek. Le thème de cette année, sur les migrants, intéressera
autant les cinéphiles qu’il sensibilisera les spectateurs sur
cette actualité.
Les 27 septembre et 25 octobre, nous aurons deux « Park
Talk » consacrés aux thèmes de la COP21 : sur le financement
des énergies renouvelables et sur les effets migratoires liés
au changement climatique. A noter que le film, « Demain », sur
le changement climatique, coproduit par l’Agence française
de Développement, sera diffusé à la suite de la conférence
de septembre.
En septembre, le CCFN réunira son Conseil d’administration,
important pour cette session : de nouveaux membres seront
présents, dont le nouveau coprésident, M. Nahas Angula, ancien
Premier Ministre, qui nous fait l’honneur d’accepter cette fonction.
Ce même mois de septembre, j’inaugurerai le nouvel Espace
Campus France du CCFN, qui permettra aux étudiants namibiens
souhaitant faire des études supérieures en France de recevoir
des conseils pour préparer au mieux la découverte de la France
et de son offre universitaire, l’une des plus riches du monde !
Le CCFN poursuit sa restructuration, assurant ses fondamentaux,
proposant toujours plus de services pour répondre aux besoins
de son public et pour en attirer un nouveau, ce qui lui permet
d’être toujours plus attractif et intéressant : j’en veux pour preuve
les très bons résultats concernant les inscriptions aux cours de
français, et la fréquentation à la hausse à tous nos événements.
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inter is slowly coming to an end just as the two–month
celebration of the 25th anniversary of the FNCC is drawing
to a close. However, the activities of the center for the
period to come will not slow down!
Concerts, exhibitions, cinema and the 5th European Film Festival,
conferences on the COP21, Grass Roots Slam Poetry, Second–
Hand Market, Dancing cocktails, storytelling for children! We
will propose a dense, interesting and vibrant cultural and
intellectual calendar.
I would like to draw your attention on a few important days:
From 5 to 12 October, the Center will participate in the film
festival of the Namibia EUNIC Network, in cooperation with the
cultural centers and the embassies of the five other countries
of the EU present in Windhoek. This year’s topic, on migrants,
will interest movie-lovers as much as it will raise awareness
among the viewers on this topic.
On September 27th and October 25th, we will have two Park
Talks on COP21 topics. The funding of renewable energies and
The migratory effects linked to climate change. It should be
noted that the movie Demain (Tomorrow) which deals with
climate change and co–produced by the French Agency for
Development, will be broadcasted following the conference
of September.
In September, the FNCC will hold its board meeting, particularly
important for this session, as the new members will attend this
meeting, among them the new co–president, Honourable Mister
Nahas Angula, former Prime Minister of Namibia, who honoured
us by accepting this role.
This same month of September, I will inaugurate the new Campus
France space of the FNCC, which will allow Namibian students
who want to pursue higher education in France to receive advice to
prepare in the best way the discovery of France and its University
offer, one of the widest and most complete in the world!
The FNCC continues its reorganization, strengthening its
fundamental base, always proposing more services to meet
the needs of its public and to attract a new one, which makes it
even more attractive and interesting: proof of this are the very
good results regarding the registrations in French classes, and
the rise in attendance at all of our events.
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Nous en faisons beaucoup pour vous apporter le meilleur
! Nous comptons sur votre présence active et nombreuse à
nos événements : vous êtes le succès du CCFN !
We do a lot to bring you the best! We count on your active
presence in numbers to our events: you are the success of
the FNCC!
Culturellement Vôtre !
Culturally yours.
Calendar / calendrier
SEPtember / septembre / OCTober / octobre
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
1 Sep
society talk: gbv
FNCC Gallery
5 sep
6 sep
grassroots slam
poetry workshop
until 9 september
FNCC Gallery
p
solo exhibition
by jacob
shingenge
Restaurant
La bonne table
Fri
2 sep
Sat
u
dancing cocktails
FNCC Terrace
7 sep
film: the
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9 sep
FNCC Cinema
FNCC Gallery
10 sep
storytelling,
spring
grassroots
slam poetry
performance
kidnapping of
michel houellebecq
FNCC Library
yoga classes
FNCC Gallery
12 sep
14 sep
film: the art of ama
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kongoma art
culture:
group exhibition
ata aidoo
FNCC Cinema
FNCC Gallery
yoga classes
FNCC Gallery
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21 sep
film: me, myself
and mum
FNCC Cinema
15 sep
living room
session
freeyourmind!
stand up comedy
16 sep
u
acoustic friday
ft.meta
FNCC Terrace
FNCC
22 sep
23 sep
24 sep
quiz night with
power pad girls
talent show
winners show
where is your he art
fair, volume 2
FNCC Gallery
FNCC Gallery
yoga classes
FNCC Gallery and
Terrace
FNCC Gallery
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27 sep
park talk
FNCC Gallery
28 sep
film: demain
(tomorrow)
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30 sep
screening:
giraffes, africa’s
gentle giants
FNCC Cinema
FNCC Cinema
yoga classes
1 oct
screening:
giraffes, africa’s
gentle giants
FNCC Cinema
FNCC Gallery
4 oct
5 oct
6 oct
7 oct
8 oct
the dry country.
an exhibition by
fillow
nghipandulwa
eunic film festival
eunic film festival
eunic film festival
eunic film
festival
namibia,
Diogo Cão
Diogo Cão
art talk
with jmac
Restaurant
La bonne table
FNCC Cinema
UN Plaza
society talk:
gbv
FNCC Gallery
10 oct
11 oct
12 oct
14 oct
eunic film festival
eunic film festival
eunic film festival
dancing cocktails
Goethe– Institut
17 oct
FNCC
FNCC
FNCC Gallery
22 oct
FNCC Terrace
FNCC Gallery
25 oct
Goethe–
Institut
second –hand market
for a second life!
yoga classes
park talk
FNCC
Library
t
FNCC Cinema
FNCC Gallery
storytelling
eunic film
festival
FNCC Gallery
19 oct
u
film: the unseen
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exhibition by
hangula werner
UN Plaza
sunday
9 oct
26 oct
film: near death
27 oct
28 oct
29 oct
FNCC Cinema
quiz night with
power pad girls
FNCC Gallery
acoustic friday
ft. international
artist namvula
rennie
workshop with
zambian musicians
experience
yoga classes
FNCC Gallery
FNCC Terrace
FNCC Cinema
EVENTS / événements NEW: Yoga Classes at FNCC
Dancing Cocktails
Contemporary dance
Friday 2 September 2016
19h00 – 22h00, FNCC Terrace
N$70 Single (with a free drink)
N$120 Couple (with a free drink per person)
Dancing Cocktails is back with a new exciting concept around
Contemporary Dance featuring First Rain Dance Theatre!
Your teacher Moritz has been practising yoga for over
seven years. He did his Yoga teacher course in Orleans,
France in 2012.
Sivananda yoga focuses on strengthening and stretching your
whole body with special focus on back and core muscles. In
between the different postures, breaks will help you catch your
breath and balance your body and soul.
Classes will be every Wednesday from 17h30 – 19h00
and will costs N$110 per session.
Wednesday 7 September
Wednesday 14 September
Wednesday 21 September
Wednesday 28 September
Wednesday 19 October
Wednesday 26 October
If you have questions, contact Moritz directly.
Contact number: 081 348 4750
Society Talk
Education: the cure to GBV
Thursday 1 September 2016
17h30, free entry, FNCC Gallery
As part of Society Talk, join Jackie Luyt, Life Skills Teacher of
St. Paul's College who will tackle the issue of Education in school
and gender-based violence in Namibia, along with Carven Isaks,
the Director of Fatherhood Foundation who will look at how
education at home can influence gender–based violence as well
as Emma Theofelus, from the Namibian Children’s Parliament,
who will share personal experience on education as a cure to GBV.
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Rejoignez-nous pour cette nouvelle édition autour d’un débat
qui s’interroge sur le rôle de l’éducation pour combattre la
violence basée sur le genre.
Contemporary dance is a dance performance genre that
developed during the mid–twentieth century and has since
grown to become one of the dominant genres for formally
trained dancers throughout the world. First Rain Dance Theatre
has been training dancers in contemporary dance for the last
five years and will be bringing their expertise to the FNCC.
Come join the First Rain Dance Theatre team, headed by award–
winning choreographer Haymich Olivier and international dance
sensation Tulimelila Shityuwete, as they give the public the
opportunity to partake in basic contemporary dance tutorials,
exploring the internal connection of mind, body and spirit
through movement. This will be done through the introduction
of basic contemporary dance techniques, contact improvisation,
some basic choreographies as well as performances.
Rejoignez-nous pour cette nouvelle édition des Cocktails
dansants avec les danseurs d’une des troupes les plus
reconnues de Namibie qui vont enseigneront les pas basiques
de la Danse contemporaine, tout en vous émerveillant avec
leurs performances !
by Jacob Shingenge
Tuesday 6 September Until 29 September
18h30, Restaurant La Bonne Table
Free entry
Creating artworks from his imagination, Jacob has nurtured
his gift since grade one and is a graduate of the College of
Arts in Visual Arts. Jacob has participated in a number of
group exhibitions focusing on painting, sculpture, and
pencil drawing.
This artist has assisted multiple companies with his artistic
skills, such as creating illustrations for OYO Magazine and the
Legal Assistance Centre, and as a goldsmith creating jewellery
for Alder Meyer. Join us in celebrating Jacob’s journey to his
first solo exhibition.
Rejoignez Jacob Shingenge pour sa première exposition de
diverses techniques artistiques.
Kongoma
Art Culture
Group Exhibition
Monday 12 September Until 6 October
18h30, FNCC Gallery, Free entry
The Kongoma Art Culture was created to curb unemployment
in the arts industry and promote job creation by creating
opportunities for artists to get work. The Kongoma Art Culture
Group Exhibition will present 15 Namibian artists who will
exhibit works in relation with culture and traditional artworks.
Cette exposition de 15 artistes namibiens fait partie d’une
initiative visant à pallier le chômage dans les arts.
Grassroots
Slam Poetry 2016
Friday 9 September 2016
19h00, FNCC Gallery
Ticket at FNCC:
N$30 in advance – N$50 at the door
For the fourth consecutive year, aspiring poets will have the
opportunity to dip their feet in the water of verbal arts through
a poetry slam work shop created for school learners that will
culminate with a public performance during this fabulous
evening full of talent! During the five–day workshop at the
FNCC, primary and high school learners will be introduced
to the art of slam poetry addressing social issues relevant to
the youth, as well as being trained in expressing themselves
through poetry, under the theme: “Tomorrow and yesterday”.
After the positive initiation of the project in 2013 and the success
for the seasons two and three in 2014 and 2015, the FNCC and
local artists are teaming up once again, this year, in partnership
with Spoken Word Namibia, Township production and FNB.
Artists involved this year include Toshi Haufiku, Singer/Musician,
Leena Shipwata, Poet, Cecilia Nghidengwa, Poet Melody, Poet
and Nikhita Winkler, Choreographer. Special mentorships will
also be given by Micheal Pulse, Toshi, Einos Kamati, Shigwedha
Templas, Ann Singer and Sean K.
With the generous financial support from FNB Namibia.
Pour la quatrième année consécutive, un atelier de cinq jours
au CCFN initiera des apprenants des écoles primaires et
secondaires à l'art de la poésie et du slam, aux côtés d’artistes
locaux reconnus. Les participants à l'atelier seront formés à
s'exprimer à travers leurs propre poèmes et présenteront leurs
créations au public, lors de ce fabuleux spectacle !
LIVING ROOM SESSION
FreeYourMind! Stand Up Comedy
Thursday 15 September 2016
20h00, FNCC, Tickets at FNCC:
N$50 in advance – N$70 at the door
FYM! Stand Up Comedy is live once more at the FNCC
this September, bringing you a session of laughter for the
whole crowd!
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Un spectacle hilarant avec les comédiens de FreeYourMind !
vous attend en septembre.
EVENTS / événements First Solo Exhibition
EVENTS / événements Acoustic Friday
featuring Meta
Friday 16 September 2016
20h00, FNCC Terrace
N$50 in advance – N$70 at the door
Join Meta, a versatile self–taught vocalist for his debut on
the Acoustic Friday stage, with songs that will have you
dancing the night away and expanding consciousness!
Metarere Tjiho, better known by his stage name Meta, is an up–
coming hip–hop artist making waves on the local music scene.
He first stepped onto the stage in 2012 becoming regular at the
popular Kapana Soul Sessions, which was his first experience
with performing live and pushed him to further explore his
art form. Meta is an experimental vocalist that transcends the
genre of hip–hop by adding rhythm and poetry accompanied
by live and electronic instruments. Taking listeners on a funky,
neo–soul and afro–futuristic journey from the mind of a young
man trying to find his place in the universe, his lyrics come
from his personal experiences and the observations he makes
of his surroundings.
Venez nombreux à l’incontournable rendez-vous mensuel
de l’Acoustic Friday en compagnie de notre invité spécial
Metarere Tjiho, plus connu sous le nom de Meta. Laissez-vous
conquérir par cet artiste hip-hop au sein d’un voyage en musique
live qui fusionne funk, néo-soul et sons afro-futuristes, le
tout en poésie.
Quiz Night with
Power Pad girls!
Thursday 22 September 2016
18h30, FNCC Gallery
Entry: N$30 per person
Do you know what a marsupial is, the capital of Senegal
or who the first prime minister of the UK was? If so, come
and put your general knowledge, pop culture know–how
and knowledge of Africa to the test at the Power Pad Girls
Quiz Night!
Thousands of Namibian school girls miss an average of three
school days a month because they can't afford menstrual pads.
Power Pad Girls’ project is fighting this problem by providing
the girls with free re–usable pads.
Join us for this fun event that will also help an important cause!
All proceeds collected on the night will go towards The Power
Pad Project.
A maximum of 6 people per team. There will be three rounds
of questions, 10 questions per round and a bonus question
worth 5 points.
Venez tester votre culture générale dans la bonne humeur et
pour la bonne cause! Tous les fonds récoltés seront reversés au
profit d’une association œuvrant pour l’éducation de jeunes filles
namibiennes en leur donnant accès à des produits sanitaires.
Namibia has talent!
featuring the winners of Namibia’s
Talent Show
Friday 23 September 2016
18h30, FNCC Gallery, Free entry
Join the winners of the first ever Talent Show organized at
FNCC last July who convinced the jury and made their way
to a show of their own!
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A magical voice singing soulful rhythms, a rap prodigy,
a hilarious young stand–up comedian, and a group of dancers
who will get the stage shaking and the crowd grooving: these
young individuals are all proof that Namibia does have incredible
talent! Join Pearl, Walter “le Roi du Hip–Hop”, Kris with a K
and the Xclusive Dance Crew. Do not miss this opportunity to
discover the stars of tomorrow!
Retrouvez les gagnants du premier spectacle de talents organisé
au CCFN pour une nuit de chant, de danse, et de comédie !
Saturday 24 September 2016
15h00 – 22h00, FNCC Gallery & Terrace
Park Talk series
Sustainable Development in Namibia
in view of COP 21
funding the new paradigm of renewable energy
Tickets at FNCC: N$20 Adults – N$10 Children
Team Hermit Creations presents volume two of the Where
is your heART Fair, a creative collection where “heARTists”
and all humanity will embrace their “heARTistic” selves once
more through uniquely diverse expressions of “heART”.
The second installment of this interactive fair will get you dancing
and enjoying your day through a series of activities, events
and market stalls designed to reflect the cultural and creative
variety available in Windhoek. Look out for henna tattoos,
apparel, books, jewelry, food, live entertainment as well as an
interactive heART workshop.
Pour cette deuxième édition du salon ‘’Where is your heART”,
venez vous amuser en compagnie d’artistes qui vous feront
découvrir leurs univers à travers de dizaines d’activités et
de stands.
Tuesday 27 September 2016
17h30, FNCC Gallery, Free entry
In Paris, at the COP 21 (chaired by France until November 2016),
the world has taken a decision to commit fully against Climate
Change by signing the first international climate agreement
ever (the Paris Agreement) with the aims of keeping global
warming under 2°C, discarding Green House Gas emissions as
well as industrial waste products. Organized by the Embassy
of France in Namibia, representing the chairmanship of the
COP21 process in 2016, with the generous support from the
Franco-Namibian company InnoSun, and RMB Namibia, this
conference is part of a series of conferences to be held at the
FNCC monthly on the advancement of COP21. This session
will explore the funding of renewable energy, while offering
in–depth discussions on both achievements and obstacles, and
encouraging the sharing of experiences and innovations, as well
as highlight the opportunities emerging from this resolute fight
against climate change.
Cette conférence fait partie d'une série de conférences qui se
tiendront au CCFN tous les mois sur l'avancement de la COP21,
que la France présidera jusqu’en novembre 2016.
Documentary Screening: “Tomorrow”
Wednesday 28 September 2016, 18h30, FNCC Cinema, Free entry
In line with the first CLIMATE CHANCE summit hosted in Nantes
from 26 to 28 September 2016, the AFD (French Agency for
Development) and the French Embassy in Namibia present
the screening of Demain (Tomorrow), a documentary by Cyril
Dion and Mélanie Laurent, co-produced by the AFD, which
explores solutions that could save their children, and with them,
future generations.
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The documentary follows the journey of some of the pioneers
who are re–inventing agriculture, energy, economy, democracy
and education, to find solutions to figure out what tomorrow's
world could be like.
Venez découvrir le film documentaire « Demain » qui examine
les solutions possibles dans plusieurs domaines pour un
meilleur futur.
EVENTS / événements Where is your heART Fair
Volume II
EVENTS / événements screening
Giraffes "Africa’s Gentle Giants”
Friday 30 September 2016
15h00 & 19h30, FNCC Cinema
Saturday 1 October 2016
14h00, 16h00, 18h00, FNCC Cinema
Tickets at fncc:
N$100 adults – N$40 per children under 16
A BBC Two–Natural World & PBS co–production, narrated
by Sir David Attenborough. Presented to you by 99FM.
Everyone loves giraffes, but what do we really know about them?
Dr Julian Fennessy of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, a
Namibia–based Trust, starts to reveal their secrets – the most
important being that they are disappearing. In an urgent and
daring mission, with a determined Ugandan team, he plans
to round up 20 of the world's rarest giraffe to take across and
beyond the mighty Nile River. The stakes are high, but if they
succeed the reward will be a brighter future for an animal we
have somehow overlooked. More information can be found
on 99fm.com.na
Namibia, the dry country
an exhibition by Fillow Nghipandulwa
Tuesday 4 October Until 28 October
18h30, Restaurant La Bonne Table
Free Entry
Inspired to become an artist by his older brother’s drawings
in the sand at the age of 4, Fillow Nghipandulwa reflects the
beautiful landscapes of Namibia in his art. Taught by Joseph
Madisia the art of cardboard printing, and later formed at the
College of the Arts, Fillow Nghipandulwa is a very eclectic
artist. Through his 2D and 3D works using mixed media, he
depicts Namibian landmarks, such as the Namib Desert, dry
pans, and rivers.
L’artiste Fillow Nghipandulwa nous propose de magnifiques
paysages namibiens à travers de ses œuvres éclectiques
Le CCFN en partenariat avec 99FM vous présentent un
documentaire sur un adorable géant pourtant méconnu :
la girafe, un animal en voie de disparition.
EUNIC FILM FESTIVAL 2016
Building a European House:
Migration and Solidarity
Wednesday 5 October until Wednesday 12 October, Free entry
FNCC, Goethe–Institut Namibia, Diogo CÃo Portuguese Language Centre at the Windhoek
International School, UN Plaza (Katutura)
The EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture)
Cluster in Namibia presents the 5th EUNIC Film Festival in
Windhoek under the theme Building a European House.
Eleven participating European cultural institutions and
embassies have selected their best recent feature under the
themes Migration and Solidarity.
Detailed programmes are available at the participating venues.
Wednesday 5 October
Spain – Hassan’s Way – 19h00 – Diogo Cão
Sunday 9 October
Italy – Clash of civilization over an elevator in Piazza Vittorio,
Rome – 17h00 - Goethe–Institut Namibia
Finland – Purge – 19h00 – Goethe Institut
Thursday 6 October
Portugal – Cats with no vértigo – 18h00 – Diogo Cão
Friday 7 October
Germany – Almanya – Welcome to Germany – 18h00 – UN Plaza
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Saturday 8 October
Namibia – A special local movie – 17h00 – UN Plaza
UK – Room to Rent – 19h00 – UN Plaza
Le groupe EUNIC Namibie – regroupant les instituts culturels
et Ambassades des pays membres de l’Union Européenne –
présente pour la cinquième année consécutive le festival du
film européen.
Monday 10 October
Flanders – Turquaze – 18h00 – Goethe–Institut Namibia
Croatia – Family Meals – 20h00 – Goethe–Institut Namibia
Tuesday 11 October
Czech Republic – Kolja – 18h00 – FNCC
Romania – Morgen – 20h00 – FNCC
Wednesday 12 October
France – Hope – 18h00 – FNCC
Contemporary artist as activist
and archivist With J.M.A.C
Thursday 6 October 2016
18h30, FNCC Cinema, Free entry
The FNCC and John Muafangejo Art Centre host this Art
Talk on the roles of contemporary artists.
This ARTiculation session is part of the John Muafangejo Week
reflecting on the role of contemporary art in social activism and
archivism. The talk will also be the opportunity to explore new
trends and patterns on the continent, and to interact and share
opinions on the roles of contemporary artists.
Cette discussion en partenariat avec le John Muafangejo Art
Centre abordera le rôle des artistes contemporains.
Society Talk
Divorce is Evil: Religious and
Cultural implications on GBV
Friday 7 October 2016
17h30, FNCC GAllery, Free entry
As part of Society Talk, join Dr Archford Musodza, assistant
priest at St George’s Anglican Church, who will discuss divorce
and its implications on gender–based violence.
Rejoignez-nous pour cette nouvelle édition autour d’un débat
qui s’interroge sur les implications du divorce sur la violence
basée sur le genre.
Hangula Werner Surreal
An exhibition by Hangula Werner
Monday 17 October 2016
18h30, FNCC Gallery, Free entry
Talented artist Hangula Werner is back on the scene
after being absent for over five years with this exhibition
Hangula Werner Surreal.
Dancing Cocktails
African dance
Friday 14 October 2016
19h00 – 22h00, FNCC Terrace
N$70 Single (with a free drink)
N$120 Couple (with a free drink per person)
First Rain Dance Theatre, Namibia's premier contemporary
dance company, will be back to FNCC’s sensational Dancing
Cocktails for a night around African dance.
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Rejoignez-nous pour cette nouvelle édition des Cocktails
dansants avec les danseurs d’une des troupes les plus reconnues
de Namibie qui vont enseigneront les pas basiques de la Danse
africaine, tout en vous émerveillant avec leurs performances !
Cette exposition par l’artiste Hangula Werner nous invite à visiter
et à partager son univers à travers ses œuvres.
As part of FNCC’s mandate to promote dance culture in the
capital, and supporting Namibian talents, award–winning
choreographer Haymich Olivier and international dance
sensation Tulimelila Shityuwete will once more bring the public
the best of their knowledge through an introduction to basic
African Dance techniques, as well as rejoicing the crowd with
some performances.
The artist believes in creating an element of surprise around
his works to best capture the audience’s attention. With this
exhibition, he aims to create an experience for viewers, to
discover the artist’s creative input. This solo exhibition will
allow the audience to interact with it and to give space, time,
and enough personal connection to feel Hangula Werner as
artist and creative human being.
EVENTS / événements Art Talk
EVENTS / événements Second–hand Market
for a Second Life!
Saturday 22 October 2016
10h00 – 15h00, FNCC Terrace and Gallery
Free admission
Do you have some old objects at home that you do not
use anymore? Do you believe in giving second lives to
used goods? Do you favor recycling objects over buying
new ones?
Then join the FNCC at this second-hand market for a second life
initiative! It will be open to anyone who wishes to sell their used
goods, from little knick–knacks to collectibles and antiques,
books or even vintage clothing! And remember, bargaining
and negotiating will be key during the event!
Register before 14 October if you are interested in setting up
a stall by writing to [email protected]
Vous avez des objets usés dont vous ne vous servez plus ?
Participez à notre marché aux puces pour leur donner une
seconde vie !
Photography Course 2016
Digital Photography for beginners
and exhibition project.
Professional photographer and lecturer Djunior Svane is
conducting a workshop in digital photography and two
workshops (an exhibition, portfolio and a still movie film project)
in the 3rd term 2016. Discover new techniques and improve your
talent, come join the evening and day class.
Workshop 1: Digital Photography for beginner
19 September 2016 – 24 September 2016
Workshop 2: Exhibition project
24 October 2016 – 29 October 2016
Workshop 3: Exhibition project
21 November 2016 – 26 November 2016
Classes
Monday – Thursday Friday
Saturday
17h00 – 19h00
09h00 – 13h00
09h00 – 12h00
Registration starts 14 September 2016.
A minimum of six and maximum of eight participants.
Cost: N$900 per workshop.
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For more information call Djunior 081 245 2279 or
FNCC reception 061 387 330.
Park Talk series
Sustainable Development in
Namibia in view of COP 21
climate change and people: the climate
migration process
Tuesday 25 October 2016
17h30, FNCC Galler, Free entry
Organized by the Embassy of France in Namibia, representing the
chairmanship of the COP21 process in 2016, with the generous
support from the Franco–Namibian company InnoSun, and RMB
Namibia, this conference is part of a series of conferences to
be held at the FNCC monthly on the advancement of COP21.
This session will explore the effects of the environment and
climate change on migration processes.
Cette conférence fait partie d'une série de conférences qui se
tiendront au CCFN tous les mois sur l'avancement de la COP21,
que la France présidera jusqu’en novembre 2016.
Quiz Night with Power
Pad girls!
Thursday 27 October 2016
18h30, FNCC Gallery
entry: N$30 per person
Do you know how many bones
the human body has, what the
capital of Togo is, or what is the
largest grossing film of all time?
Then join us for the third edition
of Power Pad Girls Quiz night
at FNCC, a night of fun for the
good cause!
All proceeds collected on the night will go towards The Power
Pad Project, for a chance of better education and a better future
for young girls in Namibia.
Maximum of six people per team. There will be three rounds
of questions: ten questions per round, and a bonus question
worth five points.
Venez tester votre culture générale dans la bonne humeur et
pour la bonne cause! Tous les fonds récoltés seront reversés au
profit d’une association œuvrant pour l’éducation de jeunes filles
namibiennes en leur donnant accès à des produits sanitaires.
featuring Zambian sensational
songstress Namvula Rennie
Friday 28 October 2016
20h00, FNCC Terrace
N$80 in advance – N$100 at the door
FNCC cinema
a variety of films screened weekly
tickets @ the door
September Screenings
L’enlèvement de Michel
Houellebecq
(The Kidnapping of Michel
Houellebecq)
Wednesday 7 September
18h30, N$40
Comedy. Directed by Guillaume Nicloux,
France (2014), 93min. Language: French with English subtiltes.
The author Michel Houellebecq is abducted by three amateur
kidnappers, who make his hostage situation a mix of smoke
breaks and deep conversations.
on the occasion of the 10 th anniversary of the film
series “african perspectives”, africavenir & fncc once
again present the documentary
The Art of Ama Ata Aidoo
Wednesday 14 September
18h30, N$40
Documentary. Directed by YabaBadoe,
Ghana (2014), 78min. Language: English.
Join us as FNCC hosts international Zambian–Scottish
songstress Namvula Rennie as part of her band’s tour
through SADC!
Creating an intrepid new world where folk and urban traditions
of her Zambian homeland blend with her Scottish roots and
London’s vibrant eclectic music scene, Namvula crosses
boundaries with a refreshing honesty and evocative lyricism
transporting listeners into different worlds whilst staying firmly
rooted into African soil.
Do not miss this international band’s performance in Namibia
with dynamic, evocative and uplifting sounds!
Stay tuned for a workshop with Namvula’s renowned musicians!
Les garcons et Guillaume,
à table!
(Me, Myself and Mum)
Wednesday 21 September
18h30, N$40
Comedy. Directed by Guillaume
Gallienne, France (2012), 85min.
Language: French with English subtitles.
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Ne manquez pas ce fabuleux spectacle, durant lequel le CCFN
accueillera l’excellente artiste zambienne Namvula Rennie et
ses musiciens durant leur tour dans la région SADC !
The Art of Ama Ata Aidoo celebrates an acclaimed Pan–African
feminist, poet, playwright and novelist and provides a
fascinating insight into her life. The film is an important
resource for students and teachers of African literature, as
well as lovers of African women’s writing everywhere.
By celebrating one woman’s contribution to Africa’s
Renaissance The Art of Ama Ata Aidoo will inspire others to
be equally courageous.
screenings / PROJECTIONS Acoustic Friday
screenings / PROJECTIONS Mrs. Gallienne, a rather temperamental upper middle–class
lady, has three children, two of whom she considers as her
sons and another she calls Guillaume. Logically indeed, the
latter teenage creature does not picture himself as a boy, rather
as a girl or at best as a homosexual. But how can a mother act
in such an objectionable way? And why? Through a series of
painful chain of experiences, Guillaume will discover little by
little who he is actually and will manage to break free from her
pernicious influence.
Demain (Tomorrow)
Wednesday 28 September
18h30, N$40
see to page six for more
information
October screenings
EUNIC film festival at the fncc
CZECH REPUBLIC
Kolya (Kolja)
Tuesday 11 October
18h00 – Free entry
Directed by Jan Sverak, 1996, 105min.
Czech with English subtitles.
As the Cold War winds down, former concert cellist Louka
barely makes ends meet providing accompaniment at
funerals after being blacklisted from his much cushier
job with the Prague Philharmonic. For a fee, he marries
a Russian woman so she can become a Czech citizen, but
she immediately emigrates to West Germany, sticking the
bachelor with her sickly five–year–old Kolya and a host of
official questions about the sham marriage.
ROMANIA
Morgen
Tuesday 11 October
20h00 – Free entry
Directed by Marian Crisan,
2010, 100min.
Romanian with English subtitles.
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Nelu, a man in his forties, works as a security guard in a
local supermarket in the Romanian border town of Salonta.
His life is uneventful: fishing at dawn, work during the day,
and home with his wife in the evening. One morning, while
fishing, Nelu meets a Turkish man trying to evade capture
by the border guards. Eventually, Nelu, without exactly
understanding what the emigrant wants from him, promises
he will help him sometimes, reassuring him with the one
word he knows in German: morgen (tomorrow)...
Hope
Wednesday 12 October
18h00, Free entry
Drama. Directed by Boris Lojkine,
France (2013), 86min.
Language: French with English
subtitles.
Leonardo fled Cameroon and Hope, Nigeria. Brought together
by chance after crossing the Sahara, they are victim of
injustice, racism, and violence once they arrive in Morocco.
Initially wary, they will learn to know each other and try to
go through all the many trials, between southern Morocco
and Europe.
on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the film series
“african perspectives”, africavenir& fncc celebrate
african cinema throughout 2016.
The Unseen
Wednesday 19 October
18h30, N$40
Directed by Perivi Katjavivi, Namibia,
(2016), 70min. Language: English.
There’s Sara the rebel whose calm resolve to end her life
provokes a range of interesting and conflicting reactions in
the people close to her. Anu, a dreamy musician, struggles to
explain his hallucinations and out of body experiences to his
rough-neck buddies across town. Marcus, an African–American
actor, estranged from his wife, is in town to play a role in an
epic historical film on King Mandume but spends his time
wandering through the outback searching for significance.
Near Death Experience
Wednesday 26 October
18h30, N$40
Drama. Directed by Gustave Kervern,
Benoît Delépine, France (2013), 87min.
Language: French with English subtitles.
Paul, an employee of a call center, suffering from burn–out.
A friday the 13th, the chronic of the newscast on this particular
day appears for him, as a signal to take action. Decided to realise
his gesture, he is going into the mountains where he will live
a unique experience.
classes
French Classes For Adults
FRENCH CLASSES FOR JUNIORS
3Rd session / 2016
3Rd session / 2016
3Rd Term: 19 Sep – 24 Nov
Registration: 1 August – 9 September
3Rd Term: 12 Sep – 24 Nov
Registration:1 August – 9 September
10% Late registration fee applies
10% Late registration fee applies
Regular
days
Mondays and Wednesdays
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Regular
days
times
Fees
Conversation
Mondays and
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Tuesdays and
Thursdays
8h30 – 10h00
17h30 – 19h00
times
15h00 – 17h00
Fees
N$1,400 including Books
Course: N$ 1 000
Pre–primary learners
Children from 4 to 6 years old
17h30 – 19h00
N$1,600
Including books
Course: N$1,200
N$750
(10 courses)
PRIVATE LESSONS
Flexible schedules
package
10 hours
fEES
N$2,500 – Private tuition
days
Mondays and Wednesdays
times
15h00 – 16h00
FEES
N$1,200 including Books
Course: N$800
NEW! ENGLISH COURSES
Specially designed courses to improve your
proficiency in English. For all levels.
Regular
NEW!
days
Mondays and
Wednesdays
Tuesdays and
Thursdays
FNCC adapts to be more flexible for your
schedule!
New classes on Saturday mornings
times
8h30 – 10h00 or
17h30 – 19h00
8h30 – 10h00 or
17h30 – 19h00
Every Saturday
19 September – 3 December
Every Saturday
19 September – 3 December
N$1,600 including books
N$1,200 course only
Fees
N$1,600 including books
N$1,200 course only
times
9h00 – 12h00
times
9h00 – 12h00
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Fees
courses / cours Learn to speak, read
and write french
for all levels
courses / cours FRANÇAIS LANGUE MATERNELLE
Cours d’accompagnement aux programmes de
français du CNED
PRIMAIRE : du CP au CM2
storytelling hour
Saturday
10 September 2016, 10h00
Days
and
time
4h par semaine: 2 après-midis
A story about Spring
Sheena Schwartz will narrate stories about spring
for children aged six to eleven.
Fees
N$1 500 / trimestre
Saturday
8 October 2016, 10h00
COLLÈGE : de la 6e à la 3e
Cours classe maternelle
De 3 à 6 ans
A story about Water
Moseline Kavetu will read a story about water for
children aged six to eleven.
day and time
4h / semaine : une matinée
cost
N$1 500 / trimestre
Informations auprès de l’Association des
Enfants Francophones.
Tél. 081 129 8920 | [email protected]
FRENCH FOR BUSINESS
Do you conduct business with French-speaking
counterparts in France or French–speaking countries?
This tailor-made course can be adapted to the
particular needs of your company: extensive or
intensive sessions, refresher courses, etc.
French for Tourism
Do you own a lodge, restaurant, guest house, or hotel?
Are you receiving more and more French–speaking
tourists and you'd like to improve communication
with your guests? The FNCC offers specialised French
courses, adapted to fit your needs for tourism, hostelry
and catering. It proposes flexible, personalised and
needs focused classes aimed at improving the oral and
written aptitude of your staff in order to guarantee a
successful professional integration.
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For more information about our classes contact
the French department today.
Tel: 061 387 345 | [email protected]
New FNCC
multimedia library!
The revamping of the library forms part of the
centre’s 25th anniversary developments, and is
now finished! Discover the new features!
Culturethèque
An online library of the French Institute – providing
access to thousands books and newspapers, from
any location.
Namibian corner
With books, CDs, newspapers, magazines
and movies from Namibia.
Espace Campus France
For information on higher education in France.
Digital and multimedia space
Training room. Video game space.
For more information on new subscription fees,
Culturethèque or rental of the training room
Contact Nicolas (061) 387 334, [email protected] or
Anita (061) 387 347, [email protected]
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday
9h00 – 12h30
14h00 – 18h00
Friday & Saturday
9h00 – 12h00
As one of the most important players in Namibia’s cultural scene, the Franco–Namibian Cultural
Centre (FNCC) aims to intensify the cultural cooperation between Namibia and France while
promoting and supporting Namibian cultural identity. The FNCC aims to promote and support
Namibian artists and cultural projects by offering our know–how, resources and equipment.
The FNCC offers French language cultural activities by making a public library and periodicals
available, by organizing French language courses and facilitating lectures, film screenings,
theatre plays, concerts and exhibitions. Our bi–monthly Diary of Events, the Franco, keeps you
up to date with cultural happenings facilitated or supported by the FNCC.
Vist us on our website
www.fncc.org.na
Like us on Facebook
Franco Namibian
Cultural Centre
Follow us on Twitter
@Franco_Namibian
Follow us on Instagram
@franco_namibian
Read all about it
Subscribe to the FNCC
newsletter by visiting
www.fncc.org.na
or dropping us an e-mail at
Opening times
Monday to Thursday
9h00 – 18h00
Reception
[email protected]
French Department
[email protected]
[email protected]
Friday
9h00 – 13h00
THe fncc
118 Robert Mugabe Avenue
Tel: (+264) 61 387 330 | Fax: (+264) 61 224 927
P.O. Box 11622, Windhoek, Namibia
Communication Department
Culture Department
[email protected] [email protected]
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Need a venue?
Rental rates, floor plans and more can be found on our website.
screenings / PROJECTIONS A Spectacular Place for Your Special Event
Venue . conference . meeting . cinema . Restaurant La bonne table
If you are seeking the perfect setting for your celebrations, ceremonies, meetings,
film showings, corporate events, concerts, or similar gathering, the FNCC has you
covered! Host your next event at the FNCC.
Available Space and Capacit y
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Gallery / multi–purpose space with terrace: accommodates 125 banquet–style or 200 cocktail–style
Boardroom: accommodates 20
Classrooms: accommodates 15 banquet–style or 25 cocktail–style
Cinema: accommodates 56
Multimedia library training room: accommodates 13
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For bookings and information about renting the FNCC
Visit our website www.fncc.org.na or phone us at (061) 387 330.
Rental rates, floor plans and more can be found on our website.