A French film on a summer night! Films on the Green is a free outdoor French film festival in New York City parks

Films are in French with English subtitles.

Bring a blanket and a picnic.

The full 2023 Films on the Green Schedule:

Central Park – Cedar Hill
June2
The Young Girls of Rochefort PG

In the picturesque port town of Rochefort, the spirited Garnier twins, Delphine and Solange, share a strong bond and similar aspirations, despite their contrasting looks. Delphine, the celestial blonde, is a ballet teacher and dancer, while Solange, the fiery redhead, is a singer and composer.

Directed by Jacques Demy, this comedy-musical from 1967 stars Catherine Deneuve, Françoise Dorléac, Gene Kelly, Michel Piccoli, George Chakiris, and Grover Dale,

Washington Square Park
June 9
The Tango Lesson PG

Dissatisfied with her latest Hollywood screenplay, filmmaker Sally finds solace in tango lessons with Pablo, an Argentinean dancer living in Paris.

Directed by Sally Potter, starring Sally Potter, Pablo Verón, Carlos Copello, and Carolina Lotti, this drama from 1997 is in French, Spanish and English, with English subtitles.

June 16
Heartbreaker NR

Alex is a professional heartbreaker, but when he is hired to break the engagement between heiress Juliette and the man of her dreams, he finds himself facing his toughest challenge yet.

Directed by Pascal Chaumeil, starring Vanessa Paradis, Romain Duris, and Andrew Lincoln , this 2010 comedy-romance runs 1h45.

Transmitter Park, 2 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn
June 23
La Femme et le Pantin NR

At the traditional Seville feria, Eva dances the fandango and captures the attention of the wealthy and powerful Matteo Diaz, a bull breeder who finds it difficult to resist her charms.

1959. Directed by Julien Duvivier. starring Brigitte Bardot, António Vilar, Michel Roux, and Darío Moreno.

Tompkins Square Park, E.7th St
June 30
Three Nights a Week NR

Baptiste's world is turned upside down when he meets the enigmatic drag queen, Cookie Kunty, and falls headfirst into the dazzling and vibrant world of drag.

2022. Directed by Florent Gouëlou and starring Pablo Pauly, Romain Eck,and Hafsia Herzi

Seward Park, Canal St and Essex St
July 7
Casablanca Beats NR 

Anas, a former rapper, is hired to teach hip hop at a cultural center in an underprivileged neighborhood of Casablanca.

2021. Directed by Nabil Ayouch, starring Anas Basbousi, Ismail Adouab, Nouhaila Arif, and Zineb Boujemaa

J. Hood Wright Park, West 173rd St and Haven Ave
July 12
Neneh Superstar NR

At just twelve years old, Neneh is destined to dance and earns a coveted spot at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School.

2022. Directed by Ramzi Ben Sliman, starring Oumy Bruni Garrel, Aïssa Maïga, Maiwenn, and Steve Tientcheu

Seward Park
July 14
French Cancan NR

Set in the vibrant Belle Epoque, live entertainment entrepreneur Henri Danglard undertakes the renovation of a historic Parisian cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. Betting on the revival of the cancan dance, he turns young washerwoman Nini into a star dancer. Along the way, Danglard confronts the jealousy of his lover Lola, the fickleness of his sponsors, and the fierce competition of the Montmartre scene.

1955. Directed by Jean Renoir, starring Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, and María Félix

Riverside Park, Pier I, 500 W 70th St on the Hudson River
July 21
Polina Danser Sa Vie NR

As a promising classical ballet dancer, Polina is on the verge of joining the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet when she discovers contemporary dance, a revelation that upends her plans.

2016. Directed by Valérie Müller & Angelin Preljocaj, starring Anastasia Shevtsova, Juliette Binoche, Niels Schneider, and Jérémie Bélingard

July 28
Nha Fala (My Voice) NR

In Cabo Verde, singing and dancing is at the heart of social life, but young Vita is forbidden to sing due to an ancestral family curse. During her time in Paris, she meets Pierre, a musician who uncovers her beautiful voice and persuades her to record a song. Terrified of the consequences, Vita returns home to confront her fears and face tradition.

2022. Directed by Flora Gomes, starring Fatou N’Diaye, Jean-Christophe Dollé, Angelo Torres, and Naka Ramiro

Columbia University - Low Plaza
September 6 - 7:30pm
Dancing the Twist in Bamako NR

In 1960s Mali, the youth of Bamako embrace the twist dance and rock and roll imported from the West as they dream of political change.

Directed by Robert Guédiguian , starring Stéphane Bak, Alicia Da Luz Gomes, Saabo Balde, and Bakary Diombera

McGolrick Park
September 8
Leap! (Ballerina) PG

Félicie, a spirited orphan from Brittany, yearns to dance her way to stardom at the prestigious Paris Opera, and with her inventive friend Victor, they hatch a daring plan to escape their orphanage and head for Paris. In the bustling and vibrant city, with the Eiffel Tower rising in the distance, Félicie discovers the transformative power of dance, and with determination and resilience, she learns to overcome the odds and pursue her passion.