Air France inflight films rival art fairs and biennales
A traveler recounts a journey from Lisbon to Ottawa via Paris-Charles de Gaulle, highlighting Air France's premium service and the quality of its inflight entertainment. The author notes that the airline's film selection, including French thriller "Dossier 137" and other titles like "Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san," "Novembre," and "Pas des Vagues," offers some of the best contemporary culture available, comparable to attending film festivals, design biennales, and art fairs. The piece also mentions overhearing optimistic market forecasts from Texas jewelry retailers returning from Watches and Wonders in Geneva.
Key facts
- Flight from Lisbon to Ottawa via Paris-Charles de Gaulle on Air France.
- Author recommends Air France inflight films as comparable to art fairs and biennales.
- Film 'Dossier 137' featuring Léa Drucker is highlighted.
- Other recommended films: 'Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san', 'Novembre', 'Pas des Vagues'.
- Texas jewelry retailers from Dallas and Houston expressed optimism about the market through 2027.
- Watches and Wonders event in Geneva mentioned.
- Air France La Première lounge used during layover.
- Flight included African diplomats and Canadian military personnel.
Entities
Artists
- Léa Drucker
Institutions
- Air France
- Monocle
- Watches and Wonders
Locations
- Lisbon
- Paris-Charles de Gaulle
- Ottawa
- Geneva
- Dallas
- Houston
- Ireland
Sources
- Monocle —