Presentation of the Guillaume Coadou's film Ginen

Nadine Montreville, Haitian, 40 year old, sings at home accompanied with a « tchatcha » (maracas). Two friends accompany her in her invocations to “Ogou”, “Zaka”, “Gede”,…
It was in august 2004 in Delmas (suburbs of Port-au-Prince).
Marceline Bikoko, 30 year old, from Cameroun, is an Assiko dancer (Bassa). With the help of Robert Ngwe, choreographer, they have established choreographies according to the songs dedicated to “Ginen”.
It was in December 2004.

Barbara Guillaume in concert

The CERAC, Centre de Formation pour l’Engagement, la Responsabilité et le Renforcement des Capacités, presents Barbara Guillaume who will sing for all the excluded women.

Travelling Caribbean Film Showcase

This first Travelling Caribbean Film Showcase has for objective to present films from Antigua-and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Curaçao, Haïti, Cayman Island, Jamaica, Martinique, the Dominican Republic, Saint-Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago. A serie of films will be presented during 10 days at two locations FOKAL (143 avenue Christophe 4pm and Institut français (avenue Lamartinière, 6pm).
See program in pdf

Book signing of Ida by Guy Régis Jr (Baka Ròklò)

Ida Monologue déchet, the first book by de Guy Jr. Régis, Haitian theater’s young rebel is published by Rivarti Collection, NY. Described as « a country torn by words » by Syto Cavé, Ida will be signed and sold at the promotionnal price of 400 gourdes during two days, Friday May 4th at FOKAL’s Café and Saturday May 5th at the Bookstore La Pléiade, Bois Patate.

Homage to Jacques Roumain by Nous Théatre Ass.

One Hundred Year Birth Anniversary of Haitian Writer Jacques Roumain (1907 – 1944) at the libraries supported by FOKAL including the Monique Calixte who will celebrate this haitian writer poet activist whose novel : Gouverneurs de la Rosee has received universal praise. This month is scheduled poetic collage by Nous théâtre Association.

Concert by the german group Fraunhofer Saitenmusik

he German Embassy hosts this unique concert that will take place exceptionally on Sunday May 13th at 5pm. This group of three musicians (Heidi Zink, Gerhard Zink, Richard Kurländer ) from Munich will be shortly staying in Haiti. Created 29 years ago this group find its inspiration in traditional and classical sources. Cord instruments will be played acoustically in the FOKAL-UNESCO Hall

Theater« Ces mots du corps » by Paula Clermont Péan

« Battered women, thrown like objects in a cell, dream of freedom ». This play has been presented three times at the CulturElles Festival organized by the French Institutes in Port-au-Prince and the Alliances Francaises. The conception and direction is by Paula Clermont Pean with comedians by the Troupe Actelié. There is also a dance choreographed by Jeanguy Saintus interpreted by Linda Isabelle François from Ayikodans.

Book signing followed by a conference concerning Michel–Philippe Lerebours’ latest book.

Michel–Philippe Lerebours presents his latest book livre « L’habitation sucrière Saint Dominguoise, vestiges d’habitations sucrières de la région de Port-au-Prince published by the Presses Nationales in the collection « Mémoire vivante » The author will sign the book then will host a conference with several specialist about this issue.

Homage to Jacques Roumain by the Libraries ARAKA and Monique Calixte

One Hundred Year Birth Anniversary of Haitian Writer Jacques Roumain (1907 – 1944) at the libraries supported by FOKAL including the Monique Calixte who will celebrate this haitian writer poet activist whose novel : Gouverneurs de la Rosee has received universal praise. This month is also scheduled the viewing of the made of TV movie by M. Failevic “Master of the Dew” in presence of the main character interpreted by Frido Casimir

Month of documentary

The French Institute, Mwem and FOKAL invite you to the month of documentaries. We will offer a serie of non-fiction films about Haiti in 3 different locations and at 3 different days : wednesdays at FOKAL (143 avenue Christophe 4pmThursdays at the French Institute (99 avenue Lamartinière, 6pm) et Fridays at Mwem (43 rue Magny Petion-ville 6h30 pm). For more information on this event go to the Calendar page.
See program in PDF.

Ciné Canada – Edition 2007

As in 2006, FOKAL will be host of the Canadian film festival. There will five films presented : Les îles ont une âme (26 février), l’audition (26 février), un dimanche à Kigali (27 février), Jésus de Montréal (1er mars), l’Horloge (2 mars). All of these films are recent and have received critical acclaim. Other movies will be presented on the Champs de Mars as well as at the Rex theater

Conference by André-Marcel d’Ans about Jacques Roumain

One Hundred Year Birth Anniversary of Haitian Writer Jacques Roumain (1907 – 1944) at the libraries supported by FOKAL including the Monique Calixte who will celebrate this haitian writer poet activist whose novel : Gouverneurs de la Rosee has received universal praise. This month is scheduled a conference by André-Marcel d’Ans

International Women day – Conference and films

For the international woman day, we will present a series of Haitian short films about women health and body. Then the psychologist Nathalie Coicou will present a conference untitled : « Psychological consequence of violence on women »

Concert de Toto B – Rara F

Rara F. is a rara consisting of women by the theatral group Toto directed by Dieuvela Etienne. Already presented at the Festival Culture Elle organized by the French Institute in april 2006, the rara F this year will not go out in the street this time but stay in the FOKAL-UNESCO hall.

Music seminar and Concert by Mike Coriolan

Mike Corialan will come from Canada for the Francophonie events. He will host a two day music seminar that will end with a concert. Mike Coriolan is a young music writer and singer that creates an inventive music. He teaches music writing and helps young artists develop their talents.

Port-au-Prince Theater Festival « Les Quatre chemins »

Call for admissions for 2007. Troups interested in submitting their proposals for the 2007 Port-au-Prince Theater Festival « Quatre Chemins » can obtain the forms at the Bibliotheque Monique Calixte/ FOKAL 143 avenue Christophe, or download them from this page. The deadline for submissions is March 31st, 2007.

Download the form here!

Music CD signing by Fabienne Denis – followed by a concert (6pm)

Fabienne Denis presents her first music CD Rele Lwa with Aizan Voix et Tambours on Saturday February 3rd from 10am till 4pm. The CD will be sold at 400 gdes. Then at 6pm the artist will perform in a concert at FOKAL- UNESCO hall. Dancers and musicians will also participate in this promotional concert. Free concert

Concert by San and Griot Spirit

San member of So cute comes back with his solo album « San et Griot Spirit ». An original Style with engaging and inspired lyrics. The musical style a mix of folk, african and haitian lyrics is mastered and powerful. A concert not to miss. Pick up your free invitations at FOKAL

Conference by Michèle D. Pierre-Louis about Jacques Roumain

One Hundred Year Birth Anniversary of Haitian Writer Jacques Roumain (1907 – 1944) at the libraries supported by FOKAL including the Monique Calixte who will celebrate this haitian writer poet activist whose novel : Gouverneurs de la Rosee has received universal praise. This month a conference is scheduled by Mrs. Michèle D. Pierre-Louis

Month of documentary

The French Institute, Mwem and FOKAL invite you to the month of documentaries. We will offer a serie of non-fiction films about Haiti in 3 different locations and at 3 different days : wednesdays at FOKAL (143 avenue Christophe 4pmThursdays at the French Institute (99 avenue Lamartinière, 6pm) et Fridays at Mwem (43 rue Magny Petion-ville 6h30 pm). For more information on this event go to the Calendar page.

PDF detailled program

Program at FOKAL

Wednesday February 7 (4pm): Tiga d’Arnold Atonin. Les Chemins de la mémoire :Haiti avant Duvalier de Frantz Voltaire. En présence Arnold Antonin

Wednesday February 14 (4pm): 4 Chemins de la Fokal. L’Arbre de la liberté de Maxence Denis

Saturday February 24 (2 h pm)Un Certain bord de mer, Mario Delatour. Haiti :Violence ou la paix ? Mario Delatour. En présence du Mario Delatour

Wednesday February 28 (4 h pm): Tchala de Michèle Lemoine. La chronique des femmes oiseaux de Michèle Lemoine . En présence de Michèle Lemoine

Programme at the French Institute

Thrusday February 8 (6 h 00 pm) Dreamers de Jorgen Leth. En présence de Jorgen Leth

Thrusday February 15 (6 h 00 pm) Le profit et rien d’autre de Raoul Peck

Thrusday February 22 (6 h 00 pm) Albert Mangonès d’ Arnold Antonin. En présence d’Arnold Antonin

Thrusday March 1 (6 h 00 pm) Madanm Ti Zo, de David Belle. En présence de David Belle

Program at Mwem

Friday February 2 (6 h 30 pm) Jean Dominique, l’agronome, Jonathan Demme .


Friday February 9(6 h 30 pm) 40 ans après…Roussan Camille, de Mario Delatour. En présence de Mario Delatour

Friday February 16 (6 h 30 pm) Les Enfants du coup d’état, de Rachèle Magloire. En présence de Rachèle Magloire

Friday February 23 (6 h 30 pm) Des Hommes et des Dieux, de Laurence Magloire et Anne Lescot. En présence de Laurence Magloire

Friday March 2 (6 h 30 pm) Soirée Haïti au Canada

Activities for Gabriela Mistral (1888-1957)

The Embassy of Chile in Haiti, the French Institute and FOKAL invite you to a series of activities honoring Gabriela Mistral, writer, teacher and activist. She is the first woman from Latin America to receive the Nobel Prize of Literature in 1945. Mr Luis Dionoso del Rio and Mrs Evelin Gonzalez will animate activities starting with the inauguration of the exhibit, Tuesday January 16th at 4pm .
Photos from http://www.gabrielamistral.uchile.cl/index.html

Exhibit - Retrospective

Tuesfay January 16th 2007
FOKAL – 4h00pm Inauguration of the exhibit. Conference “America is my victory” by Luis DIONOSO DEL RIO. Poetry Reading in 3 languages – Dame la mano (Gabriela Mistral). Musical breaks
Wednesday January 17th 2007
FOKAL - 4h00pm Conference by Michèle D. Pierre Louis : « Identity and Culture in the Caribbean »
Thursday January 18th 2007
FOKAL - 3h30pm. Discussion about Gabriela Mistral : by Prof. and artist Professeur et artist Evelin González
French Institute - 5h00pm. Debate about poetry with Luis Dionoso Del Rio and Claude Pierre. Screening of the film : El ojo limpio/ The clear eye.
Friday January 19th 2007
FOKAL - 2h00pm Screening of the film : El ojo limpio/ The clear eye. Deabate about poetry with Luis DIONOSO DEL RIO

Music CD signing sale by Robinson Auguste

Robinson Auguste present his first music CD on January 19th 2007 from 1pm till 4pm. The promotional price on that day will be of 400gdes. Invited musicians will take part in small musical live samples with the artist. These activities will take place in FOKAL’s garden hall

Monsieur Bonhomme et les Incendaires - Max Frisch

Director Guy Jr Regis with Lorraine Mangones – Nous Théâtre Association.
La Fondation Connaissance et Liberté is very pleased to invite you to this play by Nous Théâtre Association selected during the last Edition of the Quatre Chemins Theater Festival. Exceptionnally it will take place at the Auditorium l’auditorium des Sœurs de Sainte Rose de Lima in Lalue,. The Ministry of Culture and Communication, the Presses Nationales d’Haiti and the Service de Coopération de l’Ambassade de France also partly contributed to this activity.
Admission 150 gdes, 50 gdes for Students

One Hundred Year Birth Anniversary of Haitian Writer Jacques Roumain (1907 – 1944)

Libraries supported by FOKAL including the Monique Calixte will celebrate this haitian writer poet activist whose novel : Gouverneurs de la Rosee has received universal praise. These libraries will organize exhibits, conferences throughout the year.

Exhibit - Retrospective

Jean Menard Derenoncourt will present at FOKAL a retrospective of his paintings, from his first landscapes in 1974 to his last colossal painting representing all of Haiti's presidents from 1801 to 2006. About 30 paintings will be exhibited.

Film " Les mots d'origine " de Frederique Liebaut - a portrait of Felicie Dubois, a woman-writer, born from unknown parents

"Faire ce film est une manière de rendre justice à Félicie Dubois, enfant qu'on n'a pas nommée et qui se nomme par la littérature, sortant par son travail d'écrivain du lieu que la loi lui assigne. … Son travail littéraire me passionne car comme tout écrivain Félicie Dubois a la capacité de transmuter les éléments de l'existence en les faisant entrer dans la dimension symbolique du langage."
F. Liebaut

Conference by Michèle Oriol

Jean-Jacques Dessalines, historical personality and Issue for memory
Michèle Oriol is a well-known scholar in Sociology, and worked ont land ownership in Haiti. She also published the " dictionnaire de la Révolution Haitienne " and the " Manuel d'Histoire et de Civisme " that offer new perspectives in the field of history in Haiti particularly during the revolutionary era. . .

Debate Program training video

Thanks to a grant from the European Union, the Debate program just started working on a training video for the different debate clubs. Most of the filming took place at the FOKAL-UNESCO hall under the direction of Michele Lemoine. Themes divided in training modules: the game, cross examination, judging, argumentation, how to run a club.

Festival Quatre Chemins

Launching of Festival
Theater Parade from Fokal to the French Institute

Festival Quatre Chemins

Biederman and the Firebugs by Max Frish (Troupe NOUS)
Pick up your free ticket at Fokal

Festival Quatre Chemins

Kilomètre Zéro by Dominique Batraville (Troupe CopArt)
Free

Festival Quatre Chemins

Moun Fou by Feliks Moriso-Lewa (Troupe KTK)
Pick up your free ticket at Fokal

Festival Quatre Chemins

King Ubu by Alfred Jarry (Troupe Dram Art)
Free

Festival Quatre Chemins

The Lame and the Blind by Dario Fo (Under visiting director Benoit Vitse)
Free

Festival Quatre Chemins Organisers

Fondasyon Konesans ak Libete, Institut Français d'Haïti, Communauté Française de Belgique, Charge du Rhinocéros

Festival Quatre Chemins Sponsors
Ambassade du Canada, Sogebank, Haïtel, Rhum Barbancourt