Virtual Film Club

Program Type:

Film Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

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Virtual Film Club

Each month we pick a culturally or historically significant film for library patrons to watch and discuss. Watch the film on your own time, then meet with our virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. Registration is required. Zoom Invites will be sent out via email.

This month's film is The Painting (2011), directed by Jean-François Laguionie

We have collected some reviews and additional resources below, should you wish to learn more about this fascinating film.

GENERAL

Official U.S. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Vtk9jhfmw

 

REVIEWS

The Hollywood Reporter (2013): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/painting-le-tableau-film-review-520137/

Caroline McKenzie, Slant (2013): https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/the-painting/

Brian Tallerico, HollywoodChicago.com (2013): https://www.hollywoodchicago.com/reviews/22115/french-animated-hit-the-painting-challenges-expectations

Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times (2013): https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-painting-review-20130524-story.html

Lindsey D, The Motion Pictures (2015): https://themotionpictures.net/2015/04/15/le-tableau-2011/

Tom Gilchrist, Daddy-Daughter Movie Night (2024?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YDBXZ0yE0U      [approx. 13 mins]

 

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR (Jean-François Laguionie)

Biography/career overview (International Animated Film Association [ASIFA]: https://asifa.net/jean-francois-laguionie/

(more websites en français)

 

MISCELLANEOUS / OTHER RESOURCES

Some music from the score (composed by Pascal Le Pennec): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqQ-MPhgY2c&list=RDJqQ-MPhgY2c&start_radio=1

[about 4½ mins]

 

►If you’d like to hear the entire soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C9UGepzC4A&list=PLzhk329J-YhJjMgkinMTOBsdL2CqY1q6G&index=1)   [19 cuts on playlist]

 

All links current and active as of 11-13-2025