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We start with initial reaction to the release of Florence Cassez, a French woman held in a Mexican prison for 7 years over her suspected involvement in kidnappings. She has always proclaimed her innocence and due to irregularities in the police investigation, the Mexican Supreme Court has released her. Also, Beyonce miming the national anthem at Obama's inauguration ceremony!

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Hollande "the turkey"
17/05/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Hollande "the turkey"

Hollande continues to sink in the polls despite a media offensive and on top of this Melenchon calls him a "turkey". Meanwhile, Jérôme Cahuzac - France's disgraced former Budget Minister -is planning a political comeback. Also, and Christian Democrat MP Christine Boutin has her Facebook page covered in "poo smilies" to protest an outburst over Angelina Jolie's recent mastectomy.
Racy trailer shows Depardieu as DSK
16/05/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Racy trailer shows Depardieu as DSK

Two years to the day after his arrest in New York City, a film trailer about the downfall of Dominique Strauss-Kahn has hit the web. Abel Ferrara has directed the controversial movie – we take a look at an (edited!) extract. Also, reaction to a marathon press conference by François Hollande.
François Hollande, behind the scenes
15/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

François Hollande, behind the scenes

"Le Pouvoir" or "Power" hit French cinemas day, a fly-on-the-wall film depicting François Hollande's first eight months in power. So does it flatter a president who vaunts his 'normality' or does it expose his weaknesses? Also, Disney character Merida gets the Barbie treatment, and an online petition hopes to overturn the makeover.
Angelina's choice
14/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Angelina's choice

We look at the fallout from the Paris Saint-Germain hooliganism, including an incendiary political tweet. Also, was a prize-winning photo taken during the Gaza War last November photoshopped? Finally, there's lots of debate online over Angelina Jolie's decision to have a preventative double mastectomy.
Toulon prostitute remembered by 'grateful sailors'
13/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Toulon prostitute remembered by 'grateful sailors'

Retired sailors have managed to have a plaque erected in memory of "Miquette" in the southern French city of Toulon! We also look at two other stories: criticism of the French elite in the Financial Times and new domain names for Brittany and Paris - .bzh and .paris - give French regions greater visibility on the web.

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