First ever Monaco Film Festival in Singapore!

Writer: Farah Hanis

Catch the screening of "To Catch A Thief" and more at the film festival.

14 Sep – You are now invited on a visual journey to the world's second smallest country – Monaco.

Making its debut in Asia, the Monaco Film Festival aims to highlight its rich history and entice audiences to discover and come over to the crown jewel of the French Riviera, as revealed through its Facebook page.

The 9-day film festival will feature 13 spectacular films, ranging from vintage titles to animated films.

"To Catch A Thief", the 1955 movie by Alfred Hitchcock which sealed the fairy tale marriage between Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace Kelly, is one of the highlights during the festival.

Below are some of the other titles that will be screened:

• "Monaco: Back to the Future" (2017)
• "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" (2012)
• "Coco" (2009)
• "La Fille De Monaco" (2008)
• "Hors de Prix" (2006)
• "Nijinsky" (1980)
• "Grand Prix" (1966)
• "Un Homme et Une Femme" (1966)
• "La Baie Des Anges" (1963)
• "The Red Shoes" (1948)

Taking place at the Alliance Francaise de Singapour, the Monaco Film Festival will be held from 14 October to 22 October 2017.