On the program this evening, we accompany the real workers of Notre-Dame, but also those, fictitious, of a masterpiece by Jacques Demy. Otherwise, you can also find a beautiful Christmas film, as well as an in-depth documentary on Qatar.
Pair Yohan Haddad
Published on December 3, 2024 at 6:30 a.m.
Refurbishment: “Our Lady, resurrection”
Only five days left before the cathedral reopens to the public! For the occasion, this documentary invites us to follow the gigantic work undertaken since 2019 to rehabilitate the monument, while paying tribute to all the workers who orchestrated this project.
At 9:05 p.m. on France 2. Documentary by Xavier Lefebvre (France, 2024). 2 hours. Unpublished.
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“Notre-Dame, resurrection”, heroic chronicle of a Dantesque construction site
Rebirth of a nation: “Qatar, a dynasty to conquer the world”
Qatar is, today, one of the most influential Arab countries in the world. But how do we achieve this level of power? This documentary goes back in time to tell us about the political and social transformations of this nation, up to the controversial organization of the Football World Cup in 2022.
At 8:55 p.m. on Arte. Documentary by Miyuki Droz Aramaki and Sylvain Lepetit (France, 2022). 1h40. Rebroadcast.
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“Qatar, a dynasty conquering the world”: a brilliant documentary on the Al Thani family
Songs and revolution: “A room in the city”
After The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Jacques Demy tried again the experience of the entirely sung musical comedy with this astonishing social film, which shows the struggle between angry workers and enraged police forces in France in the 1950s. With a cast of Exception: Richard Berry, Dominique Sanda, Michel Piccoli and Danielle Darrieux.
On Arte.TV. Film directed by Jacques Demy (France, 1982). 01:30. With Richard Berry, Dominique Sanda, Danielle Darrieux.
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“A room in the city”
The Nightmare Before Christmas: “Winter Break”
Do you know Merlusse, this short film by Marcel Pagnol which tells the adventures of an odious teacher, despised by his students? Alexander Payne reappropriates the story in this beautiful Christmas film captured on film, which is in the vein of Hal Ashby's cinema. With an unrecognizable Paul Giamatti…
At 9:10 p.m. on Canal +. Film directed by Alexander Payne (United States, 2023). 02:10. With Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Unpublished.
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“Winter Break”
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