our selection for Monday December 16

On France 3, fans of Emmanuel Courcol will discover “A Triumph”, French rap fans will revise their story on France.TV. And, on France 3, it’s Royal de Luxe enchantment.

There is joy! : “A triumph”

At a time when A fanfare met with great success in theaters, a look back at the second feature film by actor and screenwriter Emmanuel Courcol who already showed a certain taste and talent for the “feel good movie”, the social comedy which knows how to glimpse the light at the end of the tunnel.

At 9:05 p.m. on France 3. Film directed by Emmanuel Courcol (France, 2020). 105 mins. With Kad Merad, Sofiane Khammes, Pierre Lottin. Rebroadcast.

Yo! : “20 Piges, the two ages of French rap”

After the success of the series dedicated to DJ Mehdi, a new documentary sweeps the history of French rap. It remains focused on the hip-hop world, and, from NTM to Booba and Jul, tells how this musical world has created a multitude of stars but also its own ecosystem.

On France.tv slash. Documentary by Fif Tobossi and Lionel Hirlé (Fr, 2024). 5 × 45 mins. Unpublished.

What a circus! : “Giants in my city, Royal de Luxe in Bellevue”

When a street theater troupe, known for its impressive shows and fantastic creatures, sets up shop in a public housing district of Nantes, sparks fly. And the meeting between Royal de Luxe and the neighborhood children makes for a tear-jerking documentary.

At 10:50 p.m. on France 3. Documentary directed by Daniele de Michele (France, 2024). 60 mins. Unpublished.

BONUS

We know the song: “My Way”

Four thousand versions later, from Elvis Presley to Nina Simone, there are surely still music lovers who are unaware that My Way, praised to the skies by Frank Sinatra, is originally a French song which Claude François made a hit. With this dense documentary, we know all about the twists and turns that a melody takes.

At 9:10 p.m. on Canal+. Documentary directed by Thierry Teston (France, 2024). 90 mins. Narration by Béatrice Dalle. Unpublished.

And if you don't find what you're looking for… Check out tonight's TV schedule. Or draw from our latest recommendations among the platform offers (Netflix, Apple TV +, MyCanal, Arte.tv, Disney +…).