Date: Tuesday, November 5th

Time: 10:30 am Social Time; 11:00 am Program in French

Location: IWA Office, 17 N State St, Suite 1760

Dr. Peter Conroy, Professor Emeritus of French Language and Literature will lead the discussion of this wonderful film. “Gigi”, directed by Vincent Minnelli, is one of the most ravishingly beautiful films ever produced. Inspired by the novella by Colette, it won the Academy Award for best picture of 1959.  Minnelli spared no expense for the perfect costumes and sets. Shot on location in Paris the scenes are gorgeous. The star studded cast, Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, and Maurice Chevalier, do justice to the beautiful score.

To enhance your understanding of the discussion, please view the film beforehand. If you view the film on a DVD, you can choose to listen to it in French.

RSVP by November 3rd, to Nadej Mercier, nadej@letien.net, 773-399-8836 or register on the IWA website (www.iwachicago.org)