The Quest of Psyche for the Heart of Eros

The story of Eros and Psyche appears in a single text: "The Metamorphoses" by Apuleius, believed to have been written between 160 and 180 AD. In this novel, the myth of Psyche and her quest for the heart of Eros is a story within the story. An old woman narrates it to a young girl. For this reason, it is believed that the author drew inspiration from an oral tale.

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Voice : James Brack

Translation of the french script of Alice Deroide

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They are the ambassadors of what has been called "Mexicanity." Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera have spent their entire lives defending and valuing Mexican culture, which had been trampled upon by European colonizers.

They are an extraordinary couple: loyal friends, tumultuous lovers, immense artists who admire and inspire each other.

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Voice : James Brack

Translation of the french script of Alice Deroide

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This is the story of a woman who abandoned a brilliant career for a man. However, there are still some charming aspects in the relationship of Grace Kelly and Rainier III. One can sense that they loved each other deeply, even though, like many couples, routine eventually set in, bringing with it a fair share of regrets.

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Voice : James Brack

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Together, they made history in the United States. Michelle and Barack Obama were the first black couple to be installed in the White House. They were a brilliant, educated, and powerful couple.

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Voice : James Brack

Translation of the french script of Alice Deroide

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Ulysses and Penelope are, the reassuring couple of Greek mythology. Amidst tales of betrayal, murder, and revenge, there is this story of unwavering fidelity. Ulysses and Penelope are that solid, friendly couple that we can't imagine ever separating.

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Voice : James Brack

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Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI were the last to have reigned in Versailles. As with everyone, chance and destiny played a big role in their premature accession to the throne, their lives, and their downfall.

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Voice : James Brack

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If there's one group that was important during our childhood, it's Destiny's Child. These young women, beautiful and strong, are led by Beyoncé Knowles. Time has passed, my musical tastes have changed, and Destiny's Child disbanded, while Beyoncé became Mrs. Carter. Carter, like Shawn Corey Carter: Jay Z.

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Voice : James Brack

Translation of the french script of Alice Deroide

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They had an obvious musical collaboration from the start, but their relationship was more challenging to establish. June and Johnny had to overcome old demons and significant obstacles to finally live together peacefully. It's a story about guitars, drugs, loyalty, and love.

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Voice : James Brack

Translation of the french script of Alice Deroide

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She may be the most famous woman in history. Cleopatra has inspired so many movies, plays, and compositions that it's hard to believe this mythical figure ever existed. Yet the myth of Cleopatra began during her lifetime: Roman propaganda depicted her as a seductive, manipulative, and dangerous woman. It is true that she disrupted the fate of Rome, especially through her love affairs. First with Julius Caesar, then alongside Marc Antony. It is the latter relationship that interests us today. A story of love and power in which strategy and calculations mix with deep feelings.

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Voice : James Brack

Translation of the french script of Alice Deroide

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These are two icons. Two unavoidable artists of the 80s. Madonna and Jean-Michel Basquiat lived a passionate love story. Short, but intense. And when you think about it, they really make sense together. Imagine New York City in 1982. The city is run-down, gentrification has not yet taken over. The landscapes are raw, the atmosphere electric. A true creative paradise for underground artists, each more eccentric than the next, who find inspiration and material in the streets. In the small world of art, one young man is making waves.

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Voice : James Brack

Translation of the french script of Alice Deroide

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