Professeurs documentalistes Collège

Quel est le rôle des députés ?

Comprendre le rôle et les missions d'un député à l'Assemblée nationale et dans sa circonscription.

Clint Eastwood's 'Juror No. 2': A Final Dilemma

At 94, Clint Eastwood returns with Juror No. 2, a legal thriller that could mark the end of his prolific career. This 40th film explores the moral dilemmas of a juror who discovers his possible involvement in a crime.

The Other Bennet Sister

If you are working on Pride or Prejudice with your LLCER pupils, or if you're just a Jane Austen fan, look out for a new BBC series about the middle Bennet sister, Mary, coming next year. And coming much sooner, our Reading Guide to accompany your students will be available on 21 November.

Jeux pédagogiques collège

Repensez vos cours de la 6 e   à la 3 e en initiant un temps d’apprentissage par le jeu et vivez une expérience pédagogique ludique et innovante avec vos classes !

Biblio Manuels

Zombies Exhibition

Zombies have been a favourite of films and TV for a century but a new exhibition asks us to forget The Night of the Living Dead and examine a phenomenon born from the unique mix of cultures in Haiti. Zombies. Death is Not the End? is at the Musée du quai Branly till 16 February 2025.

America, America Photography Exhibition in Lyon

America, America is an exhibition of photos by esteemed American photojournalists and street photographers such as Lewis Hine, Gordon Parks and Helen Levitt. They are all part of the Marin Karmitz collection and are on show at the Lumière Institute till 5 January.

Watch the Short List for the 2024 Booker Prize

The winner of the U.K.’s most prestigious literary prize, the Booker, will be announced on 12 November. The six authors on shortlist in the running for the prize are from the U.K., Australia, Canada, the U.S.A. and, for the first time, the Netherlands. Also for the first time, five out of six are women. Get a taste of the shortlisted books with these short films created for the competition.

Political Icons: The Donkey and the Elephant

The donkey and elephant are the famous symbols of the Democratic and Republican Parties in the U.S. But how did these two animals become linked to the parties? Here’s the story of how it all happened.

Put Some Meaning in Your Halloweening

It's one of the best known charity fundraisers in the U.S.A. Since 1948, kids have been adding a civic element to their Halloween trick or treating by collecting donations for Unicef, the United Nations' children's fund. Trick-or-treaters used to carry a little cardboard collecting box. The iconic box disappeared during COVID in favour of online donations but this year it's making a comeback. Unicef has lots of teaching resources about the campaign.

Pop Art Forever

A new exhibition in Paris celebrates the Pop Art movement and in particular American artist Tom Wesselmann, one of its pioneers. Less well known in Europe than Andy Warhol or Roy Lichtenstein, he worked with many of the same themes of advertising, collages, comic strips and mass media. As well as 150 of his work, there are 75 by other pop artists, including contemporary ones such as Jeff Koons and Ai Weiwei. Till 24 February 2025

Save the Date: British Short Films Festival in Normandy

The "This is England" festival of British short films based in Rouen and the surrounding region is back. he 2024 edition  will take place from  16 to 24 November. A team of teachers has put together a special programme of screenings and teaching materials for primary, collège and lycée classes. 

The Wild Robot

In this new animated film by Dreamworks, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island after a shipwreck. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Friendship with animals is always an appealing topic with young pupils, which is one of the reasons this trailer will be studied at an A1+ level. As there is no dialogue, there are no understanding difficulties, so that the dominant activity will be oral production.

1500 Euro Prize for a Class Project About Australia

Primary, collège and lycée classes can participate in the Sadlier Stokes Prize about Australia's participation in World War I. The competition is open to all disciplines, and is ideal for an EPI or cross-disciplinary project with history-geography, French or EMC for example.

Joker: Folie à Deux - A Dance with Madness

Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the 2019 Oscar-winning film, was released in theaters October 2, 2024. Set outside the mainstream DC Universe, Todd Phillips'  Joker: Folie à Deux  continued the story of Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck, a troubled failed comedian who is loosely based on DC Comics' Clown Prince of Crime. https://youtu.be/zAGVQLHvwOY?si=ja9bfArq-eQ4Au7z A Transformed Arthur Fleck Two years after the events of the first film, we find Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix, committed to Arkham Psychiatric Hospital. The character, who had descended into murderous madness, now appears as a shadow of his former self, often mute and slow under the effect of heavy medication. https://youtu.be/_OKAwz2MsJs?si=-KtRiyk6wt5n3yUD The Arrival of Harley Quinn The arrival of Harleen "Lee" Quinzel, portrayed by Lady Gaga, brings a new dimension to the story. This encounter between two tormented souls within the psychiatric facility explores themes of shared madness and toxic love. Lady Gaga offers a rawer version of Harley Quinn, departing from previous representations of the character. A Daring Musical Comedy Director Todd Phillips takes a creative risk by transforming this new opus into a musical comedy. This shift in tone contrasts with the dark and violent atmosphere of the first film. The musical sequences, sometimes baroque, serve to illustrate the mental state of the protagonists. Lady Gaga, with her musical experience, adds a vocal dimension to the film. The narrative structure of  Folie à Deux  also differs from its predecessor. A large part of the film takes place in the courthouse, where the Joker's trial is filmed like a reality show. This approach allows the director to question the voyeurism and sensationalism of contemporary society. Visually, the film alternates between gloomy scenes in the asylum and flamboyant musical moments, creating an eclectic style that blends reality and illusions. Unlike the first film, which was criticized for its violence,  Folie à Deux  has almost entirely removed on-screen violence, with the exception of an animated opening scene. A Striking Performance Joaquin Phoenix delivers another intense performance, adapted to this new version of the character. The duo he forms with Lady Gaga is a highlight of the film. Joker: Folie à Deux is shaping up to be a divisive film, both in its stylistic approach and its themes. It pushes further the deconstruction of superhero film codes while offering a reflection on contemporary society. With an estimated budget of $150 million, nearly three times that of the first film, Joker: Folie à Deux is already generating diverse reactions among viewers and critics. One thing is certain: this film will leave no one indifferent. In 2019, Joker won a total of 122 awards and was nominated 361 times in various categories. Among its most notable distinctions: Golden Lion at the 2019 Venice Film Festival. Two Oscars at the 92nd Academy Awards, Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix and Best Original Score for Hildur Guðnadóttir. The film also received other prestigious awards, such as the Golden Globe for Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix, as well as several accolades at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Maggie Smith's Amazing Career

Maggie Smith passed away on 27 September at the age of 89, after a long and distinguished career in theatre, TV and film. Her talents in both comedic and dramatic acting won her two Oscars and countless awards across the acting world.

The Apprentice: A Controversial Biopic on Donald Trump

As the American presidential election approaches, the film The Apprentice, is set to debut in French theaters on October 9th. This feature film explores the early career of Donald Trump.

Les États-Unis : un géant aux pieds d'argile ?

Malgré une puissance économique et militaire inégalée, les États-Unis font face à des défis majeurs.

Olympe de Gouges, une femme engagée

Une vidéo pour découvrir la vie de combats d'Olympe de Gouges dans le contexte révolutionnaire.

The Rocky Road to the White House

Back at the beginning of 2024, it looked like this year’s presidential race was going to be very predictable, and somewhat boring, a replay of 2020. Boy, was that wrong! One candidate, Joe Biden, pulled out after a disastrous first TV debate, which was held untraditionally before the summer. Another, Donald Trump, has been the target of two apparent assassination attempts. And against all odds, latecomer Kamala Harris has created real momentum. Here’s a quick roundup of where things stand as the candidates enter the home straight towards the 5 November election.

Dinard British and Irish Film Festival

The annual Dinard Film Festival is expanding to become the British AND Irish film festival. The 35th edition takes place from 2 to 6 October. There are six films in competition as well as a short film section and special events such as a preview of Anthony Hopkins playing Sigmund Freud debating the existence of God with Narnia author C.S. Lewis. As well as those in competition there are dozens of screenings of both fiction and documentary films. This year they are organized into five categories: Creative forces: looking at music, fashion, literature and filmmaking greats such as Powell and Pressburger, and Merchant & Ivory No woman, No cry: putting the spotlight on women’s stories. Other People's Lives: putting viewers into others’ shoes. Outsiders: speaks for itself. With a Little Help from My Friends: looking at cross-border co-productions and cross-pollination. Here's the teaser for the festival. https://youtu.be/v8VU6cLr9rQ In Competition Three of the films are Irish or Irish-set. Bring Them Down Christopher Andrews This story of family feuds in the rural west of Ireland is partly in Irish. It stars Irish acting royalty Colm Meaney (The Snapper, Tolkien) and Barry Keoghan (Saltburn, The Banshees of Inisherin. ) September Says Ariane Labed Sisters September and July have to take refuge in the grandmother's house in Ireland after a disturbing incident at school. This directorial debut from Labed is based on the novel by Daisy Johnson and was selected for Cannes this year. That They May Face The Rising Sun Pat Collins A beautiful, gentle tale of a small community in Ireland, based on the final novel by  Irish novelist John McGahern. [embed]https://youtu.be/z9AX9kPY3uc[/embed] Poison Désirée Nosbusch Tim Roth and Trine Dyrholm play a couple who have been torn apart by the poisonous event referenced in the title: the loss of a child.   Unicorns Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd When Luke meets Aysha in an underground nightclub he doesn't initially realise she is a  drag queen. When he finds out his initial reaction is rejection but Aysha has really got under his skin. [embed]https://youtu.be/Vvr8Nh5SdKU[/embed] The Convert Lee Tamahori The only historical film in the selection also has a very different setting: colonial New Zealand. The Once Were Warriors director portrays 1830s New Zealand when Māori culture was very much alive. Guy Pearce (Neighbours, L.A. Confidential) plays a preacher who tries to position himself between the colonists and the Māori. [embed]https://youtu.be/6NQkoW7hwi8[/embed] Coming to a Screen Near You None of the films in competition have a release date (yet) for France, but some of the other films being screened do. The Outrun is based on a memoir by Scottish journalist Amy Liptrot. Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn, Lady Bird, Little Women) portrays Liptrot, who returns to her childhood home in the Orkney Islands to try to beat alcoholism. On general release 2 October. [embed]https://youtu.be/pFv-v_wFsK8[/embed] Dinard British and Irish Film Festival 2 to 6 October

James Baldwin Centenary

2024 marks the centennial of the birth of James Baldwin, novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, civil-rights campaigner and social critic, as well as self-proclaimed American “Native Son”.

Lee Miller: Photographing War

At a time when women helped wage war backstage, Lee Miller went to the front with her camera and risked her life to witness and share the reality of WWII with the rest of the world. The biopic by Ellen Kuras to be released in October and starring Kate Winslet pays tribute to this modern and determined female trailblazer who went from fashion model and Surrealist muse to war photographer.

Red, Blue or Purple States: a Colorful Guide to U.S. Elections

All U.S. states are not equal when it comes to time and budget lavished on them by presidential candidates and political parties. Most of the focus is on states which are variously referred to as swing states, battleground states or purple states.

Getting Out the Vote

There has been a lot of interest recently in celebrities endorsing one or other of the tickets. Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Elon Musk’s endorsements of Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance respectively have made headlines.

Festival America 2024: A Transatlantic Literary Dialogue

From September 26 to 29, 2024, the city of Vincennes is set to host the 11th edition of Festival America, a must-attend event for North American literature enthusiasts. This year, the festival distinguishes itself by broadening its horizons to include European voices, creating a true transatlantic dialogue.

We Are Here: Urban Art  

An exhibition at the Petit Palais in Paris till November would be a great way to get pupils thinking about art. Works by street artists from around the world are on display amongst the museum’s more traditional collection. The artists include, from the U.S., Shepard Fairey (famous for his Obama campaign poster) and Swoon, from the U.K. D*Face and Hush and from Ireland Conor Harrington.

Deauville 2024: and the winners are…

The 50th edition of the Deauville American Film Festival concluded on Saturday, September 14, 2024. On this occasion, actress Natalie Portman was honored for her entire career by receiving a Deauville Talent Award just before the announcement of the winners of this festival edition.

Meet the Authors: L'expression orale au collège webinaire replay

Comment permettre à tous les élèves à s'exprimer et à progresser à l'orale en anglais ? Un défi difficile que les enseignants de langue relèvent tous les jours. Notre nouveau guide pratique Mission Prof' : Stimuler l'expression orale propose des activités clé-en-main. Ses auteurs ont partagé leurs expériences et répondu à vos questions lors d'un webinaire le 18 septembre. 

La puissance maritime : un enjeu clé au XXIe siècle

De la navigation à la pêche, les multiples atouts nécessaires pour dominer les mers et s'imposer sur la scène mondiale.