History is an important source of inspiration in the French movie industry. Many dramas, action movies and comedies take place in a historical setting. This page lists five French history movies worth watching.
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Except for the connoisseurs, not many people think of science fiction as an important part of French literature. Yet, in the footsteps of Jules Verne, a precursor of modern science fiction, French literature is a den for science fiction.
Hundreds of space operas, stories of time travelers and post-apocalyptic worlds hide behind the pen of great French science writers.
Here are five highly recommended authors you should try to read.
This list is entirely subjective and based on personal preferences:
France often prides itself for its large array of singers using French lyrics, this method was supposed to preserve the French culture faced with an increasing influence from American music.
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5 French books you should read!
Are you looking for French books to read this summer?
Either in French or simply from French authors?
If you have already read all of classics by Proust, Maupassant and Verne or do not feel ready yet to embark in Hugo’s Les Misérables, Alain Fournier’s Le Grand Meaulnes or Albert Camus’ L’Etranger, here are some non-classic suggestions of lesser-known French books and authors, recent or not.
If French TV productions does not have the magnitude or world impact as its American counterpart, France is able to produce high quality shows for comedy, drama and detective series.
Note that the following list is personal and not based on the quality or the public reception.