Professeurs documentalistes Lycée

La DMZ, une frontière complexe

La DMZ, frontière entre les deux Corées, est un paradoxe : zone de tension militaire extrême, elle attire pourtant les touristes.

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.

La puissance des États-Unis

Une présentation de la puissance américaine à la veille de la présidence Trump. 

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.

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Migrations légales et transferts d'argent

« On migre par nécessité, pas pour le plaisir » : au Mexique, l'exil saisonnier est devenu vital.

Le médicament : un secteur stratégique

La vente d'une filiale de Sanofi soulève des questions sur les enjeux de la relocalisation industrielle du médicament.

Pourquoi l’agrivoltaïsme fait-il débat ?

L'agrivoltaïsme gagne du terrain : entre opportunité économique et menace pour l'agriculture française.

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. 

Exposition : Chaque vie est une histoire

Chaque vie est une histoire dévoile 200 regards inédits sur l'immigration à travers un parcours artistique et intime.

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.

Exposition : Empreinte carbone !

L'empreinte carbone, concept-clé du changement climatique, s'expose au musée des Arts et Métiers. Découvrez ses enjeux.

Bas salaires et exonérations de charges

Le système d'allègement des charges patronales favorise-t-il les bas salaires ? Un rapport choc le remet en question.

The 2024 Nobel in economics and institutions

Nobel winners reveal how colonial past shapes nations' wealth: institutions key to prosperity.

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.

Les guerres dans le monde depuis 1945

L'évolution des conflits depuis 1945 : nature, formes et enjeux des guerres modernes. Une analyse géopolitique.

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.

Conseil ciné : « Nous serons toujours là ! Plogoff 1980 »

En 1980, Jeanne s'oppose à l'implantation d'une centrale nucléaire à Plogoff. Un combat qui marquera l'histoire.

Conseil lecture : Petit pays

L'adaptation de « Petit pays », récit à résonance autobiographique de Gaël Faye en roman graphique.

Conseil lecture : Espionner, mentir, détruire

De Stoll à Pegasus, plongée inédite dans la grande histoire du cyber et ses secrets, des hackers aux agences de renseignement.

À quoi sert la Francophonie ?

La tenue du 19e Sommet de la Francophonie à Villers-Cotterêts est l'occasion de faire le point sur le rôle de l’OIF. 

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.