our selection for Saturday December 21

A journey through time transports us into a cartoon among the romantics… It's difficult to do better than Arte this evening, but we also let ourselves be seduced by the fantasy of a retro-modern comedy and the energy of a strong comedian. temperament.

By Frédéric Strauss

Published on December 21, 2024 at 6:30 a.m.

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Comic saga: “The Army of the Romantics”

Hugo, Dumas, Sand, Balzac, Delacroix, Berlioz, de Nerval and Gautier… all the romantics are there on Arte. Silex Films

Combining creative imagination and documentary rigor, this 100% animated series keeps us in suspense for almost three and a half hours, following in serial form the destinies of Dumas, Hugo, Balzac, Sand, Delacroix, Berlioz, Courbet and Chopin. As informative as it is moving, for the whole family.

At 8:50 p.m. on Arte. Documentary series by Amélie Harrault (, 2024). Written with Céline Ronté and Valérie Loiseleux. 4 × 52 mins. Unpublished.

Stylish and feminist: “Popular”

Romain Duris and Déborah François in retro entertainment.

Romain Duris and Déborah François in retro entertainment.

Romain Duris and Déborah François in retro entertainment. Les Productions du Trésor / Tue

In this dashing comedy where a young woman from 1958 realizes her dream of becoming a secretary, the sets and design play the nostalgia card. Hence a vintage pleasure but not old-fashioned, because behind the lightness of the subject hides a story of female emancipation, in which Déborah François and Romain Duris overflow with charm.

At 9 p.m. on France 4. Film by Régis Roinsard (France, 2012). 125 mins. With Romain Duris, Déborah François, Bérénice Bejo, Miou-Miou. Rebroadcast.

For the best and for laughter: “Élodie Poux is getting married”

Nicole Ferroni, brilliant as the self-appointed tense and tense witness to Élodie Poux's wedding.

Nicole Ferroni, brilliant as the self-appointed tense and tense witness to Élodie Poux's wedding.

Nicole Ferroni, brilliant as the self-appointed tense and tense witness to Élodie Poux's wedding. M6 / Chez nous Prod.

The comedian with a little girl's voice and a sharp tongue surrounds himself with guests for the big day! It’s his unfiltered, deadpan and rebellious tone that takes the spotlight. His banter, his spicy retort and his generosity are worth the detour alone. For all of this we say a big “yes” to Élodie Poux.

At 9:10 p.m. on W9. Show filmed at the Forum de Liège, during the 12th Liège International Laughter Festival, October 18, 2023. Written by Élodie Poux and Michel Frenna. Director: Franck Villano. 107 mins. Rebroadcast.

And if you don't find what you're looking for… Check out tonight's schedule. Or dig into our platform guide to find a series, film or documentary in less than five minutes on Arte.tv, Netflix, Apple TV+, MyCanal, France.tv, Disney+…

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