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A change in the César awards: the end of an old-fashioned ceremony?
We know it’s Academy Awards time… But we have chosen to speak about ‘Les Césars’. Why? To once more praise the wonderful show of our dear...
Celebrating International Women's Day
It is so tempting to introduce this blog with a smattering of Spice Girls, or even a bailiff of Beyoncé, but I shall resist*. We've...
'Diary of a Body' by Daniel Pennac
The time has come again to dissect this week's book, as chosen by the super-duper team at French Books UK. Who on earth is Daniel Pennac?...
Arthur DiCaprio
Leonardo, Leonardo, who recently won an Oscar-o. He's painted naked ladies, faked being a co-pilot and even lazed about on the beach...
Women in Culture - Interview: Clara Coulambon - French artist
For our new theme ‘Women in Culture’ we have chosen to highlight female talents throughout the month. Today we introduce you Clara...
REVIEWS AND DRAWINGS from St Michael's Prep - 'Le Jour des Corneilles'
The class from St Michael's Prep watched 'Le Jour des Corneilles' at the Institut français and they absolutely loved it! Here are some...
Women in Culture - Interview: Faustine Kopiejwski - ChEEk magazine
For our new theme ‘Women in Culture’ we have chosen to highlight female talent throughout the month. Today we shall introduce you to...
REVIEWS AND DRAWINGS from Merlin School - 'Mia et le Migou'
After the great drawings and reviews we've received from Norland Place, here is the no-less fantastic review made by Clay from Merlin...
Women in Audiard movies
From 21 Feb to 30 March, Jacques Audiard steals the screen at the Institut français! For this occasion and to launch our monthly theme...
Le Condottière: Georges Perec’s Artistry
It seemed fitting that amid all the furore around the supposed disappearance of the circumflex accent in French, the Reading Group at the...
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