Integration, quest of the origins, search of belongings, death and forgiveness, the relationship between a father and his son or between a mother and her daughter – “Other side”, the new movie produced by Fatih Akin tackles many issues without looking too much. The most refreshing about this movie is the way it shows normal life in Germany, how it stresses today’s way of life without exaggeration and very little melancholy. The film was shown this week in Paris during the 12^th German movie festival.

So as to stress “France’s way back in Europe” and “Europe’s way back in France”, the new French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, had decided, one day after his election, that July 14^th demonstrations would be the opportunity to have all the European countries parading together.  He kept his promise and La Parisienne, was present to bring you back pictures.