Ciné-Club: L'Homme du Train / Man on the Train

Ciné-Club: L'Homme du Train / Man on the Train (2002)

by Patrice Leconte, with Jean Rochefort and Johnny Hallyday. In French with English subtitles

The film will be shown during the event. 

This elegant thriller tells the story of the relationship between two apparent opposites in a small French provincial town. One is a bank robber just arrived on the train, the other a retired literature teacher. Through their unexpected friendship, both men come to realize they have been given the opportunity to look back on their lives. At the same time, they are given the chance to explore the road not taken, each wanting to live the other’s life.

This film received two awards, Best Picture and Best actor.

Attending this screening will count toward a raffle to win a trip for two to Tahiti or Paris offered by Frenchbee. To qualify you need to attend 4 events of AF Silicon Valley Ciné-Club or Salons. The raffle will take place on April 28, 2023.

The bilingual introduction and the discussion will be led by Hélène Laroche Davis, Professor of Film Studies. 

French Food, wine and networking at 6:30pm before viewing the film together. Buffet by Fabrique Délices, Frenchery and AF Silicon Valley. 

AF Members: $10 - Nonmembers: $15 - At the door: $20
Tickets are non refundable.

Event Program

Emerson School 2800 W. Bayshore, Palo Alto. Entrance to the Ciné-Club is at the back of the school, accessible from the end of the parking lot behind the building.