Le paysan (The Countryman)
Cédric Herrou lived a quiet life as an olive farmer on the border between France and Italy until he began to offer shelter for hundreds of migrants struggling to cross into France. But when the French state took him to court for his actions, it would take Cédric and a small community of volunteers to convince a nation that freedom should know no borders. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://bit.ly/3r3ddMb.
23 Heinä 201924min
Le vigneron rebelle (The Rebel Winemaker)
When Oliver Cousin's grandparents passed away, he promised to honor the winemaking traditions they had passed down to him. But when the French state got involved with his product, he decided to fight to the end for his natural wine. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://bit.ly/3KOuYa4.
16 Heinä 201922min
Partir du paradis (Leaving Paradise)
Elodie Lauret yearned to discover what was beyond the island of La Réunion. But when she set off to Europe in search of better opportunity, she realized over time that the island would always be her place to call home. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://bit.ly/35hcJcU.
9 Heinä 201920min
Entre deux mondes (Between Two Worlds)
For a long time, Paris was the only place Alexia Sena considered home. But when Alexia began to wonder how she would pass down her Cameroonian heritage to her mixed-race daughter born in France, she decided to move back to Cameroon with her family in search of the identity she thought she lost. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://bit.ly/3G2NWGo.
25 Kesä 201921min
Le magicien des baguettes (The Baguette Magician)
Mahmoud M’Seddi was born to bake. When M’Seddi was surprised to come in 7th place in the Grand Prix contest for Best Baguette in Paris in 2017, he knew that the next time, he had a chance to win. He would prove to his parents and an entire nation that he was meant to do this for the rest of his life. Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at https://bit.ly/3qZn9Gx.
18 Kesä 201922min
Trailer Season 1
Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories in easy-to-follow French, with added English for context. From Duolingo, the world's #1 way to learn a language. Hosted by Ngofeen Mputubwele.
4 Kesä 20191min
