New Caledonia Season 2023

From 08 to 29 September 2023

During September, we are offering you a series of events centered around New Caledonian culture and art, for you to discover and learn more about "Le Caillou''.

Embark with us on our New Caledonian journey! Au programme: three different shows by a multidisciplinary New Caledonian artist, short-films, photography, video gaming...

→New Caledonia Film Festival

💙 La Naissance d'un Guerrier (21'28) de Gino Pitarch
💙 Les Enfants Oubliés (30') de Jérôme Roumagne
💙 Illusions (15'28) de Manuella Ginestre
💙 Pierrot Lenquette (16'35) de Maï Le Flochmoën + video clip "Space Lover"

A New Caledonian food sampling and glass of wine will be served at 7pm, before the start of the screening at 8pm, at the Globe Theatre. 

For more information, click here. 

→Photography exhibition

A selection of photographs from the serie "Les réalisateurs du Caillou" by Clotilde Richalet Szuch will be displayed at the Globe Theatre  during the New Caledonia Season.

Clothilde took portraits of New Caledonian movie directors and photographed them in different locations, chosen by each of them for their symbolism.

Come and discover the director's universe!

→"Tchia" video game

Come and try the New Caledonian inspired video game "Tchia"!

A self-service game station will be set up at your Alliance Française Palmerston North for you to try for free.
Follow Tchia on an adventure of self-discovery, in a very visual open-world, inspired by the tropical paradise of New Caledonia. You can unlock new abilities, make friends and explore the beautiful landscape of the island.

Discover more about the game in the trailer!

→Marie Murtini's shows

Marie Murtini, a multidisciplinary New Caledonian artist, has been invited by the Alliance Françaises to tour New Zealand in September 2023.

The Alliance Française Palmerston North is proud to host Marie Murtini at the Globe Theatre for several performances of three shows on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 September. 

For more information about Sakamo show, click here; for Marie Tambouille show, click here; and for La fille qui court comme le vent, click here. 

→Win a trip to New Caledonia!

Who has not dreamt about New Caledonia beautiful white sand beaches, blue lagoon and tropical nature?

Don't miss out on this special contest: You might win 2 return tickets Auckland-Nouméa, offered by Aircalin and valid for one full year!

Enter the draw and see all terms & conditions here.