This next screening event is for the ladies! KINEAUX is teaming up with Magnolia Yoga Studio for a special showing of the critically acclaimed Girlhood (2014, directed by Céline Sciamma).
The French coming-of-age film offers a candid and refreshing portrait of female friendship - starring an all-black, breakout cast of women scouted straight from the streets of Paris.
Following the film we’ll be holding safe space for discussion on the meaning of friendship and sisterhood in the journey of self-discovery for women of color. This will be an open dialogue, inclusive of non-gender conforming and transgender identifying individuals.
Bring your yoga mat and come kick-back with KINEAUX and Magnolia Yoga Studio as we build culture and community through cinema!
Doors open at 6PM. Concessions & Food Options will be available for purchase. Free with RSVP.
"I'm not saying, 'I'm going to tell you what it's like being black in France today.” I just want to give a face to the French youth I'm looking at” - Céline Sciamma
Girlhood follows 16-year-old Marieme, oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the "boys law" in her neighborhood. After meeting a group of three free-spirited girls, Marieme changes her name, her dress code, and quits school, to be accepted into their clique. But when when she finds that her new lifestyle doesn’t offer the independence or happiness that she truly desires, Marieme decides to take matters in her own hands.
Girlhood is a coming of age film that sharply addresses race, gender, and class. Director Celine Sciamma intentionally cast black actresses because of her concern over the lack of opportunities for black women in France. The casting process for Girlhood, where actresses were scouted from the streets of Paris, took four months to complete. Inspired by the gangs of teenage girls that she would regularly see in Parisian shopping malls and train stations, Sciamma sought to capture the stories of black youth characters that she felt are undeveloped in French cinema.
KINEAUX seeks to build community and culture in New Orleans through a curated series of film screening events. With an emphasis on films by and/or about those of marginalized groups, KINEAUX strives to offer an eclectic selection of culturally iconic cinema from around the globe, presented in vibrant social settings.
ABOUT MAGNOLIA YOGA STUDIO
Magnolia Yoga Studio’s mission is to support people’s growth, healing, and empowerment through the art of yoga and community.
Everyday we present & provide an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to improve their everyday life by creating space in their body & mind. This space allows folks to move, think & feel better. Through exceptional teaching and positive experiences we help you create positive changes. Our studio environment is open & supportive where you can potentially make new friends on a similar path.
Namaste.