Are you an aspiring or emerging cinephile in love with French cinema? During the 24th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema on February 28-March 10, UniFrance and the Film Society of Lincoln Center invite any attendee under 30 years of age to write a review in our “Salut les Jeunes Critiques” contest, sponsored by Frenchly, a web magazine for Francophiles in the U.S., and a part of the French Morning Media Group.

The best review, as decided by a FSLC and UniFrance panel, will win a trip to Paris, offered by UniFrance, and a free TV5MONDE subscription for one year. Plus the review will be published on Frenchly and Film Society of Lincoln Center.

Any movie playing during the festival is eligible to review. Check out the complete line-up and schedule.

Salut les Jeunes Critiques guidelines

  • Age: Must be less than 30 years old
  • Format : Submit one review, in English, of 800 words or less about a Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2019 selection
  • Deadline: Friday, March 8th at 12pm
  • Contact: Please send your review in the body of the email to salutlesjeunescritiques@gmail.com
  • Awards:
    • The winning review will be selected by a UniFrance & Film Society of Lincoln Center panel
    • The awarded review will be announced on March 9th, 2019
    • Grand Prize:
      • One round-trip flight NY-Paris offered by UniFrance
      • One yearly TV5MONDE subscription
      • Publication of the article on Frenchly and the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s FilmLinc Daily

Ticket Information

Tickets are now on sale. Tickets are $17; $12 for members, students, and seniors; Opening Night tickets are $25; $20 for members, seniors, and students. A special $50 Student All-Access Pass is also available.