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France Honors Mario Vargas Llosa with the Insignia of Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters
On Tuesday, May 6, 2008, Kareen Rispal, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of France, confered upon the world-renowned writer Mario Vargas Llosa the medal of Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters at a luncheon given by Jean-Maurice Ripert, Ambassador of France to the United Nations, and [+]New York
May. 07, 08
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Monet Fetches Record Price at New York Auction
An early work by French impressionist Claude Monet sold for a record 41.4 million dollars in New York late Tuesday at an auction that nevertheless suggested the art market is feeling the effects of the stuttering US economy. [+]New York
May. 07, 08
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Mai’68 to Cannes Festival’68
On May 10th, 1968 the 21st Festival de Cannes opens its doors. While France demonstrates and the universities close, students invade the Festival from the 13th of May. Meetings are organized against the decision by Malraux to expel Henri Langlois from his position as Director of the [+]May. 06, 08
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Retour à la normale… Atelier Populaire (Paris)
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May 68 Poster. Anonymous.
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Non à la bureaucratie. May 68 Poster. Atelier Populaire (Paris)
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May 68 Poster. Anonymous.
Vive La Révolution!
May 68’s 40th Anniversary
May ’68 had an enormous social impact. In France, it is considered to be the turning point that saw the replacement of conservative morality based on religion, patriotism, respect for authority with the liberal virtues of equality, sexual liberation, and human rights that characterize French society today.
The term mai 68 is used to refer to the shift in values, especially when referring to its most idealistic aspects. Also France was far from the only country to witness student protests in 1968. In the United States the events were preceded by a student-led occupation and closure of Columbia University on April 23.
A general sense of shaking up old society was happening throughout the world. Like the heightened sense of political involvement, cinema was also one of the sources of motivation and inspiration during this time and May 68 was heavily documented by filmmakers everywhere.
Different film series, talks and exhibitions are happening accross the US in honor of the 40th anniversary of the events in 1968.
Please check our pages to see the events organized in your area.
Sincerely,
Kareen Rispal
Cultural Counselor
Written on May. 01, 08
