French Cinémathèque: Petite Maman

Event begins at 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET

One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents French Cinémathèque – a celebration of Francophone cinema offering a curated selection of monthly films from January – December, 2025. AF Chapter members worldwide can enjoy the monthly selection on specified streaming platforms followed by a free hosted discussion in English with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic of Variety. 

Telescope Film, the only site in the US exclusively for international film and TV, now offers a dedicated page for France. Looking for a particular French film or show? Search our comprehensive database to find out if it’s streaming in the US and where. Not sure what to watch (as long as it’s French!)? See what’s new and what’s popular from France, or browse our curated content – there’s a new themed collection every month. From the classics of the French New Wave to the latest series, the French page on Telescope is a home for fans of French film and TV.

February 23, 2026: Petite Maman (2021)
Director Céline Sciamma
Starring Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Stéphane Varupenne
Genre Drama, Family, Fantasy

After losing her grandmother, a young girl named Nelly helps her mother clean out her grandmother's house. When Nelly ventures into the woods around the house, she meets a girl her own age, and they begin to build a treehouse and start a remarkable friendship.

Discussions will usually take place on the fourth Monday of each month. Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before attending the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration. 

For AATF members: the AATF office will send certificates of attendance to members who request the certificate and provide a screenshot. Please email: staff@frenchteachers.org.