Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
2220 Arts + Archives, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Filmforum, Black Revivalist, and CaribbeanLens Film Festival present Two Films by Julius-Amédée Laou. Pre-recorded introductions by the filmmaker! (There will be a 15 min intermission in between films.) Full info: http://www.lafilmforum.org ∆ Los Angeles Filmforum, Black Revivalist, and CaribbeanLens Film Festival are proud to present a double feature of films by French-Martinican playwright and filmmaker Julius-Amédée Laou. We’ll be screening Laou’s 2003 film *French Wedding, Caribbean Style* along with his 1987 film *The Old Sorceress and the Valet.* Both films will feature a pre-recorded introduction by the filmmaker! In *French Wedding, Caribbean Style*, a supposedly joyful interracial wedding descends into chaos when long-buried prejudices and family secrets rise to the surface. Shot on self-reflexive MiniDV by the bride’s cocky younger brother, what begins as a lighthearted summer affair turns nightmarish as scandal threatens to destroy the unlikely couple’s big day. The *Old Sorceress and the Valet* follows Eugénie and Armand, an elderly couple who have lived in Paris since 1921 as part of the wave of post-war immigration from Martinique. Eugénie, a former dancer with Josephine Baker’s Black Revue, has become a professional quimboiseuse, practising black magic for a white clientele. Armand, who had been a servant, is retired. Now, they are both old and bitter, still quarreling with each other. One day, they set out arm-in-arm for one last walk through the metropolis, confronting their past, their stifled dreams, and long-kept secrets. Julius-Amédée Laou, born on February 9th, 1950, is a distinguished filmmaker, playwright, theatre director, and writer. Hailing from Paris with Martinican roots, Laou made his mark with the short films *Open Mic Solitaire* and *Mist Melodies in Paris*. He later expanded his cinematic vision with two notable feature films: *The Old Sorceress and the Valet* (1987) and *French Wedding, Caribbean Style* (2004). A compelling voice representing the Caribbean diaspora, Laou masterfully blends sharp-witted comedy to unveil the stark contrasts of a Black individual's experience in France. His films, imbued with fervent outrage, range from the fiery and thought-provoking to the tranquil and comical. Program curated by Camm Harrison. Thanks to Julius-Amédée Laou, Guillaume Launay of TALITHA, and Steve Macfarlane for their support in making this event possible.