A look at the cultural life of the Common Market countries. 5: France
That also is one of those nice fairy tales. We are supposed to be one of the most intelligent people, just because we had Victor Hugo and Joan of Arc and-a few heroes. We have always lived on a false reputation of being the best -we're not the best, we are what we are. (SIMONE SIGNORET in a film showing the new France)
' Provincial ' is no longer a dirty word, and towns like Angers and Grenoble have cut the umbilical cord with Paris and are developing their, own thriving activities.
With excerpts from Luxe, the highly successful satire of the world of musical comedy; a recently discovered Rossini opera; and a work by *he Ballet Theatre Contemporain.
There are interviews with the actress Simone Signoret , the conductor Diego Masson , the director Ariane Mnouchkine and the journalist Olivier Todd.
Written and produced by PETER ADAM