FrancoFiles

Serge Bromberg sees the silver screen as a window into a bygone world, and he wants to open it wider. A French cinephile and modern-day-Indiana Jones, Bromberg has dedicated his life to finding and restoring lost classic films. From the masterpieces of Georges Méliès, to performances of Josephine Baker, to historic reels of France recovering from WWII, he has seen and showcased many pieces assumed to be vanished in time. Listen as he details his work, dives into the history of French film and even tells the story of the first 3D major motion picture.

Prolific author, TedTalk speaker, feminist and activist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is known globally for her moving narratives on identity and acceptance. On the FrancoFiles Podcast, Chimamanda examines the traditional portrayal (or lack of portrayal) of African American history in the US. In an era of book banning and cancel culture, she encourages listeners to look past polarized politics to create authentic and engaging representations of stories whose impact is still seen and felt today.

Un Village Français shows the harsh reality WWII German-occupied-France through the eyes of ordinary people thrust into unimaginable circumstances. In this seven-season epic drama, a small town grapples with issues of morality and authority in the face of atrocity, each citizen carrying the flag of both resistor and collaborator. The show is striking in its realism and has sparked conversation around a contested period of history. Join us as we discuss the curation of this show with creator and producer Emmanuel Daucé and actress Marie Kremer following their reception of the America Abroad Media Award.

The philosopher, writer and correspondent who has been a voice in France for decades has a new book and documentary that he hopes will shake the world out of complacency. Bernard-Henri Lévy accuses people of not paying attention to horrible events around the world, and says it’s time we do something about that.

We're starting off a new year with a new presidency in the Council of the European Union. This time France has stepped into the leadership role.

We kick off our third season with a sneak peek at the upcoming season of the wildly popular Emily in Paris.

Host Tracey Madigan speaks to Darren Star, the creator of the Netflix smash, and actor William Abadie, who explains why he has a special place in his heart for the U.S.

For the Season 2 finale of the FrancoFiles Podcast, the team is joined by the “Woman in Charge” Diane von Furstenberg. This title is a self-ordained and true testament to the success she has had as a fashion designer, entrepreneur and a strong female icon. In February 2020, Diane was awarded with France’s highest honor–the Légion d'Honneur–for her life’s work in breaking the boundaries of women’s fashion to encourage self-expression and freedom through her designs like her iconic wrap dress. Her commitment to woman-celebrating ideals fueled her support for the major development in philanthropy for the Statue of Liberty Museum inaugurated in 2019 on Liberty Island. As the US prepares for the arrival of one of the eight Bartholdi Statue of Liberty originals from Paris, the team talks to Diane about the revival of this historic journey but more profoundly, what Lady Liberty, in all her shapes and sizes, means to all of us.

In this installment of the FrancoFiles Podcast, we chat with Anthony Tsougranis, an International Programs Specialist at NASA. He is at the forefront of supporting projects with European and international space organizations like CNES, the French Space Agency, and ESA, the European Space Agency, both of which we will virtually visit in this episode. With Anthony, we also explore topics like recent Franco-American partnerships with SpaceX, the SuperCam on the Mars Perseverance Rover and then much anticipated international missions like the launch of the James Webb telescope from French Guiana and the FIRST woman on the moon. Any one of those achievements would be a stellar feat, but it’s just another day at the office for Anthony and his colleagues. Enjoy this out-of-this-world episode on the final frontier!

On this episode of FrancoFiles, we speak with the director of France-Amérique, Guénola Pellen, on the magazine that is a steady and unshaking voice for the Francophone and Francophile community in the US. Founded in 1943 by French exiles, France-Amérique was born into an era of restoration that called for strong Franco-American friendship. Acting as a transatlantic liaison, the magazine brought news, culture and ideas from across the ocean to communities alike. It quickly gained a strong footing and flourished, keeping its original purpose of cultural diplomacy while exploring creative avenues of storytelling. Today, the publication is bilingual and catches the eye of a linguistically diverse audience due to its stunning cover illustrations and exclusive interviews. Sit back and enjoy the story of France-Amérique explored by FrancoFiles and Guénola.

Go behind the pastry counter and into the kitchen with La Cuisine Paris!

This English-language cooking school seeks to immerse Francophiles in the French savoir-faire with curated, hands-on cultural experiences. Founded by small-business supporter, Jane Bertch and her staff have curated a fine selection of classes covering everything from savory to sweet, taught by French chefs for a variety of skill levels. La Cuisine Paris even takes to the streets to teach newcomers how to appreciate and navigate outdoor markets, participate in food tours, all while supporting small businesses and artisans! Explore with FrancoFiles and Jane Bertch the meaning of building a business based on the exchange of culinary experiences and French culture through la cuisine.