Two days to experience French differently. Cinema, creativity, play and imagination: high school students dive into a French-language film to analyse it, write their own scene and bring it to life. A creative and dynamic workshop led by filmmaker Tatiana Delauney, open to everyone – no prior knowledge of French or cinema required.
Read more: French Through Cinema: A Creative Workshop for High School StudentsA creative French workshop for high school students
On 18 and 19 February, participants explore the language of cinema through a French-language film, while practising French in a lively, creative and hands-on way.
The workshop is led by filmmaker Tatiana Delauney and is designed for upper secondary students who are curious about artistic creation, cinema, or simply wish to gain confidence speaking French.
No previous experience in French or filmmaking is required.
French in action, through cinema
This cinema workshop offers a practical and playful introduction to filmmaking, based on a French-language film.
Participants analyse a scene, write a short piece of fiction and work together on acting and staging, in a supportive environment that encourages spoken expression, creativity and confidence.
Workshop outline
Day 1 – Watch, understand, write
- Analysis and deconstruction of a film scene
- Introduction to the basics of cinematic language
- Collaborative writing of a short scene
Day 2 – Act, create, stage
- Collaborative work on a short sequence
- Exploring key roles: writing, acting, directing
- Speaking French in a creative context
Language and audience
French is the main working language (film and activities). The workshop can be adapted to the group’s needs, with explanations in French, Norwegian and/or English if necessary.
Audience: high school students, all levels. No prior experience required.
Learning objectives
- Understand the basics of cinematic language
- Analyse and create a fictional scene
- Develop creativity, collaboration and confidence in spoken French
