Category: France

This Hard-Working Nonagenarian Actress Is Far From Done

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Liliane Rovère was in her 80s when she charmed American audiences as Arlette in “Call My Agent!” Now 93, she’s returned to the role for the latest chapter in a new film.
Kremlin Moves to Seize Control of Nestlé’s Russia Operations

The New York Times – Business:
The Swiss maker of KitKats and Nescafé said it was assessing the situation after the Kremlin issued a presidential decree.
How Do You Resurrect a Lost Perfume?

The New York Times – T Magazine:
Perfumers large and small are taking inspiration from century-old French scents. But every new iteration is its own negotiation with the past.
Celine Dion Begins Her Paris Comeback Concert Run

The New York Times – Music:
Her long-awaited concert return highlighted a side of the French-speaking superstar rarely seen in the United States.
UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.
How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.
Trump Takes No Position on Allies’ Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president declined to say whether the United States opposed measures taken by Britain, Canada and France over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
French A.I. Start-Up Mistral Raises $3.5 Billion as Part of Strategy Shift

The New York Times – Business:
Mistral is trying to keep pace with American and Chinese rivals while offering customers a European alternative for artificial intelligence.
The Film Industry Is Worried About Survival. France Wants to Save the Day.

The New York Times – Movies:
An A-list gathering in the French Riviera aimed to serve as a rallying cry for a sector threatened by YouTube, TikTok and artificial intelligence.
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections elsewhere on the continent next year, analysts said.
Charles de Gaulle Is Conquering France’s Box Office

The New York Times – Movies:
An epic historical film about Charles de Gaulle has become an unexpected hit, introducing him to a new generation.
‘The Marching Band’ Review: A Different Kind of Music

The New York Times – Movies:
An orchestra director returns to France and bonds with his working-class brother in this feel-good movie.