After winning the 2017 Prix Goncourt for The Order of the Day, Eric Vuillard published The War of the Poor in France last year, recounting the civil uprising that accompanied the 16th-century Protestant Reformation in Germany. This dense, incisive work available in English since November 3 does justice to the memory of the oppressed and shines a light on our...
Every week, France-Amérique will compile a list of 5 films, series, documentaries, cooking shows, and children's shows you don't want to miss on TV5MONDE USA, the first French-language television channel in the United States. 1. Clé en main : Un bateau dans les arbres Monday, November 9, at 11 am EST (8 am PST) A tour of the Merrick House,...
With his incoherent, repetitive style, coarse expressions, and dubious syntax, the American president has made life difficult for French translators and journalists. In Trumpspeak, translator Bérengère Viennot discusses this tricky task. Since Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and subsequent election in 2016, translators and journalists worldwide have been faced with a unique challenge: making a Trump-style speech intelligible. While some prefer...
Fostering exchanges between French speakers in Quebec, New England, Louisiana, the Caribbean and Brazil is the mission of the Centre de la francophonie des Amériques, a Canadian governmental organization. There are eight million Francophones in the province of Quebec, where French has been the official language since 1974. “But when you go to other Canadian provinces or the United States,...
Every week, France-Amérique will compile a list of 5 films, series, documentaries, cooking shows, and children's shows you don't want to miss on TV5MONDE USA, the first French-language television channel in the United States. 1. Les routes de l'esclavage - 476-1375 : Au-delà du désert Monday, November 2, at 3 pm EST (12 pm PST) 476 AD. Rome falls under...
Everyone needs a Rockefeller. Even France, even Versailles! This stubborn gem of French art was restored to its former glory by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife Abby during the 1920s. Dozens of American philanthropists have since followed in their footsteps and contributed to the restoration of one of the best-known and most-visited buildings on the planet. Last year...
With their elegant designs imposing order on nature, formal French gardens make it possible to satisfy an art fix while remaining outdoors. The following stateside versions are currently open to visitors. Nemours Estate Wilmington, Delaware An American take on the Petit Trianon, Marie-Antoinette’s private retreat on the grounds of Versailles, Nemours boasts the country’s grandest French-style gardens. The 1910 mansion,...
To many French people, the northwest region of the United States, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the vast landscapes of Utah and Montana, is like a giant movie set. But according to Frédéric Jung, who was recently appointed consul general of France in San Francisco, the film now playing is a great tragedy. The 40-year-old diplomat from the town...
Every week, France-Amérique will compile a list of 5 films, series, documentaries, cooking shows, and children's shows you don't want to miss on TV5MONDE USA, the first French-language television channel in the United States. 1. Cinéma antillais, un cinéma en résistance Monday, October 26, at 4 pm EST (1 pm PST) French Caribbean cinema has battled to exist. Even if...
Epic, graphic, fantastical, and staunchly modern, La Révolution will be available on Netflix in France and the United States on October 16. The new series offers a Tarantino-esque revamp of French history and the birth of democracy. The words Ni roi ni maître (“No king nor master”) are painted across the walls of a burning castle. In the main courtyard,...
Many African-Americans came to Paris in the 20th century, and their legacy lives on. But where, exactly? France-Amérique turned to Entrée to Black Paris, a company run by American expats offering guided tours of the city with a focus on Black culture. With their help, we have identified six spots in the capital associated with famous African-Americans in search of...
Every week, France-Amérique will compile a list of 5 films, series, documentaries, cooking shows, and children's shows you don't want to miss on TV5MONDE USA, the first French-language television channel in the United States. 1. La sentinelle Tuesday, October 20, at 8:30 pm EST (5:30 pm PST) Twenty-five-year-old Mathias heads to Paris to study forensics. In the train, a man...
Every week, France-Amérique will compile a list of 5 films, series, documentaries, cooking shows, and children's shows you don't want to miss on TV5MONDE USA, the first French-language television channel in the United States. 1. Les nuits de la pleine lune Tuesday, October 13, at 8:30 pm EST (5:30 pm PST) Louise lives with Rémi in a distant Parisian suburb....
Every week, France-Amérique will compile a list of 5 films, series, documentaries, cooking shows, and children's shows you don't want to miss on TV5MONDE USA, the first French-language television channel in the United States. 1. La miséricorde de la jungle Tuesday, October 6, at 8:30 pm EST (5:30 pm PST) 1998, in the Kivu region. As the Second Congo War...
Alexander Mikaberidze is a professor of European history at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. He is the author of several books on Napoleon and has recently published a masterpiece, The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History, which shows how the French emperor changed the world. France-Amérique: Why are there are several Napoleonic research centers in the U.S., including in Louisiana and...
Every week, France-Amérique will compile a list of 5 films, series, documentaries, cooking shows, and children's shows you don't want to miss on TV5MONDE USA, the first French-language television channel in the United States. 1. La traversée de Paris Tuesday, September 22, at 8:30 pm EST (5:30 pm PST) Paris, 1942. Under German occupation, the black market is thriving. Martin...
Director Olivier Garouste followed the inventor of the red-soled heels as he traveled around the world and prepared his retrospective show, L’Exhibitionniste, through January 3 at the Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris. The result is a unique new portrait that showcases the designer’s personality and the inner workings of his empire. France-Amérique: What led you to this project?...
In postwar Paris, the French singer Juliette Gréco, who passed away on September 23 at the age of 93, and the American musician Miles Davis enjoyed a passionate love affair — tragically cut short by the racism in U.S. society at the time. Juliette Gréco was 22, the muse of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, when she set eyes on the trumpetist, the up-and-coming...
Every week, France-Amérique will compile a list of 5 films, series, documentaries, cooking shows, and children's shows you don't want to miss on TV5MONDE USA, the first French-language television channel in the United States. 1. Le magot de Josefa Tuesday, September 22, at 8:30 pm EST (5:30 pm PST) Josefa has inherited a small fortune thanks to an uncle from...
An insolent, resilient prostitute has her life turned upside down when she meets a young director. Published in France in 2018 and in the United States on September 15, 2020, Straight from the Horse’s Mouth is the first novel from a young Moroccan writer. She has her section of sidewalk, her regular clients, a small bedroom she shares with her...
Every week, France-Amérique will compile a list of 5 films, series, documentaries, cooking shows, and children's shows you don't want to miss on TV5MONDE USA, the first French-language television channel in the United States. 1. Trois enfants dans le désordre Tuesday, September 15, at 8:30 pm EST (5:30 pm PST) An honest entrepreneur is accused of high treason due to...
