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Albert Camus: 50 ans après
World renowned specialists of Camus converge on the Alliance Francaise de Chicago to discuss his indubitable legacy. This program is presented in French.
Recorded on 4.24.2010 |  |
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What is a Masterpiece?
Isabelle Leroy-Jay Lemaistre, curator of sculpture at le Musée du Louvre, speaks about the criteria used in judging what constitutes a Masterpiece.
Recorded on 1.21.2010 |  |
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La Stratégie des Antilopes
Professor Alison James discusses the book La stratégie des antilopes by Jean Hatzfeld. This program is in French.
Recorded on 11.15.2008 |  |
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Inculte
Four young French novelists and editors of the literary revue INCULTE attempt to define who’s who and what’s what in contemporary French literature. This program is in French.
Recorded on 11.1.2008 |  |
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The Search for Elegance
Architect Lucien Lagrange discusses his book revealing the story of one architect’s mid-course adjustment from Modern to Classical and back again.
Recorded on 10.28.2008 |  |
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Yasmina Khadra: Identity and Openness in the Muslim World
Yasmina Khadra, pen name of the former Algerian army officer Mohamed Moulessehoul, speaks in French about life as a clandestine writer, religious fanaticism, and the history and state of affairs in Algeria and the world. This program is in French.
Recorded on 5.14.2007 |  |
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Jazz in Paris: American Musicians in Paris
Philippe Gumplowicz illuminates how American jazz musicians have added spice and variety to the French capital, since American troops first landed back in 1917.
Recorded on 2.9.2007 |  |
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L’Alsace, Land of Culture and Civilization
Chief curator Jacqueline Jacqué explores the unique character and importance of the Alsace region, home to the world’s most significant collection of printed textiles.
Recorded on 11.1.2006 |  |
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