Newsletter n°154 / What's up?





Dear franceinlondoner

Aujourd'hui, nous ne parlerons ni de la crise financière, ni de la morosité des économistes qui nous annoncent que le nombre de chômeurs attendra les trois millions en 2010. A la place nous allons essayer de vous remonter le moral en soulignant toutes les choses géniales que vous pouvez faire à Londres dans les prochains jours.

Cinema

Un Conte de Noël

Un Conte de Noël

"A Christmas Tale" was probably one of the best French films showed at the London Film Festival. A superb family portrait, both dark and acidly funny, an outstanding cast and an extraordinary staging: The last masterpiece of Arnaud Despleschin. The film was officially selected at the last Cannes Film Festival. It has to be seen!

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Mode

Tendances hommes automne hiver 2009

Mode Masculine

Modern men are stylish and fashionable and don't pretend not to be anymore and are even seeking to be on the cutting edge of style. Learn everything there is to know about the trends for this Autumn/Winter.

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Culture

Chut... C'est tabou!

Tabou

What is Taboo in France might not be in England and vice and versa. So, here are a few little differences which could perhaps be useful to know in order to avoid putting your big foot in it.

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Hommage

Soeur Emmanuelle est décédée à l'âge de 99 ans : Hommage

Soeur Emmanuelle

France is mourning one of its most popular personalities. Sister Emmanuelle died on 20th October, aged 99. Nicknamed French Mother Theresa, she was a nun who spent most of her life helping people in Cairo's shantytowns. She was also known for her unorthodox religious views, her strong personality and her deep commitment.

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Economie

Chomage au Royaume-Uni : la fin d'un El Dorado?

Chômage

Just a little word on the crisis... Today's unemployment in the UK is rising at its fastest rate in 17 years. Yet the UK used to be the country to look up to: with only 5 per cent of unemployed, it was the "El Dorado" of the European Union and even of the G8. What should we expect? Is this the end of the UK model?

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Concert

Justice: "A Cross the Universe"

Justice

The famous French electronic music duo will be at the O2 Arena on 25th of October for a huge party night, from 10.00pm to 7.00 am. Expect a Justice set like no other. This night is going to be huge.

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Sport

Rugby: 2nd XV vs Hampstead IV

Rugby

A little bit of sport during the weekend is always good... Even if you just watch it! The London French RFC organizes a rugby match on 25th October, in Rocks Lane, Barnes, SW13 0DG.

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Sortie DVD

Sortie DVD: "Un Secret" de Claude Miller

Un secret

A deep and moving movie by Claude Miller starring Cécile de France, Patrick Bruel, Ludivine Sagnier and Mathieu Amalric. UK release on 6 Oct., @£17.99

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Le coin des gourmets

Foire des producteurs français de vin : de nouveaux vins arrivent à Londres

Foire aux vins

Wine lovers will be happy! The first French Wine-Growers Fair to be held in the UK will take place from 21 to 23 November 2008 at the Barbican Exhibition Centre in central London. Over 130 authentic and traditional wine-growers from all the French wine-producing regions will present more than 500 wines.

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