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Francophile blog: Mlle Watson’s blog
I am a middle school French teacher in the US and I created this blog to try to get my students excited about French culture. We like to read comments from strangers around the world!! Mademoiselle Watson’s blog
September giveaway: “For the King”
Author Catherine Delors has donated 5 copies of her new novel For the King for our September member giveaway. The novel takes readers through the dark alleys and glittering salons of post-revolutionary Paris. It is a romantic thriller, a tale of love, betrayal and redemption. Go to the Francophilia Community for details on how to win. Offer ends September 30th.
Check out the author’s site and personal blog. Buy For the King and her first novel, Mistress of the Revolution at the Francophilia Marketplace!
Hanks and Bullock in “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”
Meet Oskar Schell, an inventor, Francophile, tambourine player, Shakespearean actor, jeweler, pacifist, correspondent with Stephen Hawking and Ringo Starr. He is nine years old.
via Collider.com
International ads perpetuating French stereotypes
Fabulous selection of ads from all over the world (lots of videos, including the one above with Brad Pitt for Japan’s Softbank). Hilarious.
Behind the scenes on the set of “A bout de souffle”
Great gallery of behind-the-scenes photos taken during shooting of Godard’s classic at the Telegraph. (Pay no attention to the fact that they spelled souffle…soufflé! Gotta keep an eye on those spellcheckers…)
Peynet’s Lovers
Les amoureux de Peynet, an iconic pair of French lovers drawn by illustrator Raymond Peynet, have appeared on porcelain and clothes and been made into dolls, statues (including one in Hiroshima), and more. There are four museums dedicated to Peynet’s lovers, two of which are in Japan, where they are particularly popular. More on the artist at Peynet.net and Peynet.com. Check out Peynet Collections at the Francophilia Marketplace.
Molière’s post-mortem adventures
Did you know Molière’s coffin was dragged all over Paris for years before he finally ended up where he is today? Absolutely fascinating article on pre- and post-Revolution attitudes towards Molière behind this odd turn of events in HUMANITIES Magazine. If you like the article, you might want to buy Molière, the French Revolution and the Theatrical Afterlife at the Francophilia Marketplace.
“Ketchup on the moustache of Astérix”
The French web is in a tizzy with the unveiling of a McDonald’s ad campaign featuring their national hero, the indomitable Gaul, Astérix and his pals partying in a McDo (scandale !). “Finalement, après avoir résisté aux Romains, les Américains auraient-ils eu le scalp de l’invincible petit Gaulois ?”
via LeFigaro.com
Romain Duris in “L’Arnacoeur”
Romain Duris is one of our favorite French actors. Charismatic, intelligent, versatile, irresistible. Here is the trailer for L’Arnacoeur, his new film co-starring Vanessa Paradis. Look for it in US theaters right about now. We recommend The Spanish Apartment, Molière, Paris, and The Beat That My Heart Skipped to get some idea of his impressive range. You can buy them all at the Francophilia Marketplace!
Lausanne home to world’s first “art brut” museum
A little-known treasure in Lausanne, Switzerland: the Collection de l’Art Brut.
This quite unique collection is devoted to what’s been called “outsider art”, the creative output of ordinary people with no artistic training at all – often loners, psychotics or the criminally insane – who for some reason suddenly began making their own art, on many occasions in middle or old age.
Source: isyours.com
Chloe Pink author takes Francophilia on the road
Chloe Pink™ takes Francophilia with her everywhere she goes:
…..with Pierre (her VW Bug)
…..on her sketchbook
…..to her favorite cafe and all around town
Buy the new Chloe Pink Doodle & Dream Coloring Book on Amazon. And get some Francophilia stuff of your own!
