Newsletter n°156 / Franco-British Relations





Hello franceinlondoner

Remembrance day is practically upon us. This event which takes place on 11th November is more than just a symbolic day to remember the brave men who died fighting for their country. It is also an event that French and British share because of the First World War. This was the first time in history after the signature of the Entente Cordiale that French and British troops would be fighting together in France against a common enemy. Queen Victoria only a few decades earlier was the first English monarch to visit France without an invading army. The last time before that was in 1431 for the coronation of Henry the VI.

Cinema

Let's Talk About the Rain - Our review

Let's talk about the rain

The Bacri-Jaoui duo has once again succeeded in giving us something to talk about.Their new film glimpses at the lives of the Villanova family members. The constant struggle that women and minorities have to go through to be accepted and their 'everyday humiliation' is incredibly well portrayed. Beautifully filmed and beautifully directed.

Culture

France-United Kingdom: best of friends or best enemies?

Franco-British relations

France and Britain have what it takes to be the best friends in the world. However, there are still people who seem to have difficulty forgetting some old rivalries...

Theatre

"Les Mercredis de l'Impro"

Les Mercredis de l'Impro

For the first time in London: two teams of volunteers face each other in an improvisation match coached by the Compagnie du Carreau. Performed in French. On 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th November at 9.30pm. Tickets: £12.

Exhibition

JR at Lazarides: '28 Millimetres: WOMEN.'

JR's work in Rio

JR's first solo show at Lazarides, '28 Millimetres: WOMEN': powerful portraits of female inhabitants of a Rio favela. Until November 14th, free entrance.

Music

The new French musical scene : Electro

Daft Punk

French music crosses borders now, let France in London guide you! First, electro: Everybody knows the French Touch, this new electro wave lead by French DJs and especially Ed Banger's records. Let's have a look at the amazing French electro scene!

DVD Release

DVD Release : Priceless

Gad Elmaleh and Audrey Tautou

Funny, witty and so very French. UK DVD release of "Priceless" starring Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh. £19.99. 4 DVDs to win.

Gossip

Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Beyonce less cool than Carla Bruni?

Carla Bruni

Brits have voted Carla Bruni coolest personality of the year according to a survey carried out by Virgin Media. Surprising in a way because she's not so cool in France.

Books

Book selection by the French Bookshop

Book Selection

A warm drink by the fire and a good book is all one needs to relax when the weather is bitterly cold. The French Bookshop has put together a wide and varied selection of books to choose from.

Gourmet Corner

November recipes by Natoora

Warm Winter Soup

Natoora knows that when the weather gets cold, we all want to have tasty dishes that will keep us warm and healthy. Try out their November recipes!


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