FrancoFiles

FrancoFiles

By Embassy of France in the U.S.Society & Culture
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FrancoFiles episodes

  • Biodiversity – What have we done? What can be done? Two scientists answer our questions.
    IN DEPTH – You’ve heard the word "biodiversity" countless times: on the news, on political speeches, in decisions-maker meetings... What does it mean? As voices for biodiversity and the planet continue to grow louder, we sat down with a French and an American scientist to know what is actually at stake.
    Fighting inequalities related to environmental degradation is a priority of the French Presidency of the G7, that's why the Environment Ministers from the G7 Member States and other countries or institutions signed the Metz Charter on Biodiversity in May 2019.
    16 min
  • Discover the Residence of France! The DC mansion has become a hot spot for the French-American bond.
    IN SHORT – You’ve most definitely heard about the events held in that amazing place!
    Located in the Kalorama area in DC, the Residence of France is one of the most impressive mansion in DC. The French tricolor flag has flown over the Kalorama Residence for more than three-quarter of a century. Its is a place of welcome and of celebration, but above all a symbol of the strength of the ties that bind France and the US. Interested in knowing the behind the scene organisation, staring protocol rules and famous attendees?
    13 min
  • Relive D-Day through the voices and testimonies of those who made and embodied this epic History.
    IN DEPTH: “It was quite a day. When we approached, the entire horizon was red from bombing and bombs exploding, it was almost like a movie screen” veteran John Siewert, who was on the USS Satterlee on June 6, 1944 told us.
    We sat with History makers and tellers to revive memories of D-DAY, as President Trump and President Macron marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day in France this year.
    James Earl “Bud” Rudder, Jr., also shared the great story of his father, a heroic D-Day Veteran Army Ranger. Major General Andrew Davis, President and CEO of the World War II Foundation, reminded us why keeping the WWII memory alive is so important for our society.
    20 min
  • Reflect on why Notre-Dame fire moved so many with WaPo Pulitzer Prize-winner & cathedral's organist
    IN DEPTH: The Embassy of France was deeply touched by the numerous messages of support received after the tragedy that hit the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. Philip Kennicott, Pulitzer Prize-winning art and architecture critic of The Washington Post and Johann Vexo, organist for the choir organ at Notre-Dame cathedral, share their thoughts on why it moved hearts everywhere.
    18 min
  • Discover La Maison Française, hot spot for culture, debates & the French-American bond in D.C.
    IN SHORT: Does "La Maison Française" or "The French House" ring a bell? You might not be familiar with the name -- but you've most definitely heard about the events.
    Located on Embassy grounds, La Maison Française celebrates the longstanding relationship between France and the USA. It offers a rich and diverse array of cultural, scientific, sport and gastronomic programs to many Washingtonians and great facilities to accommodate all sorts of events.
    10 min
  • Get an inside scoop of the crisis of Multilateralism
    IN DEPTH: Is multilateralism in freefall? Get an inside look at the multilateralism crisis and hear from experts at the French Embassy, including French Ambassador Gérard Araud and Director of the International Institutions and Global Governance Program Stewart Patrick.
    18 min

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Featuring exclusive interviews, FrancoFiles seeks to take every francophile in the U.S. on a transatlantic rendez-vous with notable French and American guests. Hear experts talk firsthand about their…