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Sunday, September 16 2007

Rugby world cup : Haughty Frenchy ?

At the eve of the world cup championship, the infatuation of French people for rugby has suddenly exploded. The effusion of the press and of public leaders could even be compared to the liberation of an unspoken passion.

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Friday, July 13 2007

KING OF THE WORLD

A modest criticism not less subtle

Just like an omniscient narrator, King of the World tells the American imperialistic illusion, avoiding clichés. Have the sons of the Old Europe become the kings of the United States? After watching that film which title had already arrested me, I should say that the debate on “Communautarism” was rather poor and disappointing.

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