50th anniversary celebration: The Story of Adele H

Sponsored by Saffery Trust, this 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Story of Adele H, organised jointly by The Victor Hugo in Guernsey Society and the Victor Hugo Centre, celebrates an important part of Guernsey's cultural heritage and has three sections for guests to enjoy.

Choose between them - or a make a day of it.

PART 1

Talks, discussion and a short documentary

Venue: Princess Royal Centre, Les Ozouets

Time: 1.30pm - 3.40pm

Tickets are available from guernseytickets.gg and cost £25.

Speakers:

• Laura El Makki - a French author and biographer of Adèle Hugo, who will talk about Adèle Hugo and her Romantic yet tragic story.
• Diana Holmes - a film critic, lecturer at the University of Leeds and biographer of François Truffaut, who will talk on François Truffaut and the place of the film in French cinema.
• Dinah Bott, Chair of The Victor Hugo in Guernsey Society, will serve as moderator.

A short original documentary by filmmaker Lars Janssen will have its premiere showcasing the memories and stories of Guernsey people who took part in the making of the film in 1975.

Please note that free tickets are available to students at the Guernsey Institute and to Guernsey-based A-level students. Please email laura@vhc.gg for more information.

For those booking on www.guernseytickets.gg, there are two booking options – if booking for the talks, a seat for the film will also be allocated.

PART 2

Screening of 'The Story of Adele H'

The Story of Adele H, the Oscar nominated film that tells the extraordinary story of Victor Hugo’s youngest daughter, was filmed in Guernsey 50 years ago by the celebrated director François Truffaut. Many island locations will be familiar today.

The film starred 19 year old French actress Isabelle Adjani in her first major film role, for which she was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress in the Leading Role. The film won 11 international awards, including Best Actress for Adjani and Best Director for Truffaut.

Venue: Princess Royal Centre, Les Ozouets

Time: 4pm - 5.30pm

Tickets are available from guernseytickets.gg and are free.

Please note there are two booking options on guernseytickets.gg – booking for film only will not allow admission to the talks.

PART 3

Dinner at The Pandora Hotel, Hauteville

The day will conclude with a celebratory dinner at the Pandora Hotel, 7.30pm for 8pm.

The Hotel is just up from Hauteville House, and would have been known by Hugo whilst he was living in Guernsey.

Please note there is a set menu, but if anyone has specific dietary requirements, Pandora are happy to discuss with each guest.

Dinner is £35 per person and should be booked directly with the hotel on telephone 720971. Please state that it is for the Story of Adele H Celebration dinner.

Menu

• Starter: Smoked salmon, crab and asparagus terrine (gluten and dairy free)
• Main: Oven-roasted chicken breast served with mushrooms, baby onions, pancetta, poached leeks, fondant potato, charged corn and a red wine jus (gluten and dairy free)
• Dessert: The Chef’s Mango cheese cake.

Vegetarian option:

• Starter: Vegetable terrine with harissa, vegetarian caviar and basil majo (gluten free)
• Main: Courgette Risotto with Buffalo Mozzarella, red peppers, celery, fresh basil, crispy parmesan and basil oil (gluten free).
• Dessert: The Chef’s Mango cheese cake.