Tuesday, April 7, 2026

10:30 a.m social; 11a.m program

IWA Office, 17 N. State St, Suite 1760

Dr. Peter Conroy, Professor Emeritus of French Language and Literature will lead the discussion of this 1960 film by De Broca. This film was described as a chef d'oeuvre and as one of the great films of the 1960's. This comedic anti-war film focuses on Scottish soldier Charles Plumpick who is sent to a French town on a mission to disarm a bomb left by the retreating German army. Plumpick discovers that the area is deserted except for the inmates of the local asylum. The mental patients playfully take over the town and pronounce the soldier their king.

To enhance your understanding of the discussion, please view the film  beforehand, It is available on several venues such as: Amazon Prime, 

YouTube, Google Play, Fandango and Apple TV.

Refreshments are welcome.

RSVP by April 5

Contact: Nadej Mercier