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The article reflects on the life and legacy of Brigitte Bardot, viewing her as a symbol of a generation of French women seeking autonomy in the mid-20th century, and notes her later dedication to animal rights and her critical, somewhat disillusioned view of France's cultural decline.
Paris celebrates its waiters and waitresses with a race through the streets ahead of the Olympics, showcasing the essential French profession and its role in serving millions of visitors. The event, revived after a 13-year hiatus, featured participants in their uniforms racing with trays of pastries, coffee cups, and water. The winners, Pauline Van Wymeersch and Samy Lamrous, expressed their love-hate relationship with the demanding profession, while acknowledging its integral role in their lives. The race highlighted the significance of cafés and restaurants as the soul of Paris, according to the city's mayor, Anne Hidalgo.
French President Emmanuel Macron has distanced himself from the government's decision to consider stripping actor Gérard Depardieu of his Légion d'honneur following allegations of sexual assault. Macron is reportedly unhappy with the move, viewing it as a knee-jerk reaction to a recently released documentary about Depardieu. The president believes that political figures should not encourage a media-driven justice system and instead prioritize the efficiency of the legal system. Depardieu, who has been charged with rape and faces multiple accusations of sexual harassment or assault, denies the allegations.
French people cultivate joie de vivre, or the "joy of living," by finding pleasure in just being, building connections through food, bringing people together, celebrating and protecting the arts, feeling good in their own skin, and avoiding the phrase "guilty pleasure." By adopting these practices, anyone can access joie and live a long, happy life.
"Jeanne Du Barry," directed by Maïwenn and starring Johnny Depp, opens the Cannes Film Festival with a historical drama about the scandalous affair between King Louis XV and his commoner mistress, Countess Jeanne du Barry. The film explores French cultural views on sexual impropriety and class, but lacks a cohesive story despite strong performances from the cast and immersive production design.