Reportage. The French NGO Doctors Without Borders provokes controversy by calling for no more donations to be sent to Southeast Asia. Other associations are calling for continued donations. Alternation of commentary on factual images, on images of illustration and interview of Jean Hervé BRADOL, president of MSF and Jean Christophe RUFIN, president of action against hunger.
A team of French researchers has succeeded in manufacturing large quantities of red blood cells from stem cells grown in the laboratory. A discovery that could eventually make up for the lack of donors. The commentary on images of scientists working in the laboratory, of an operation in a hospital and blood donation, alternates with the interview of Marie-Catherine GIARRATANA, of the laboratory Hématologie CHU of Saint-Antoine, and Luc DOUAY, of the hematology department of the hospital Trousseau (Paris).
The start of the Vendée Globe Challenge, a solo offshore race, was given to the Sables d'Olonne. The twenty monohulls started mid-day, pushed by a very small wind. Encouraged by an impressive fleet of small boats. A hedge of honour to greet the sailors and navigators who start this solo race without stopping or assistance. Eric COQUEREL from the "PRB" team talks about Vincent Riou. Denis HOREAU’s reaction to the good starting conditions of the race.
The studios of La Belle de mai, inaugurated three months ago, host the shooting of "Plus belle la vie", a series France 3. This centre, funded by public authorities, aims to become a real cultural industry, which could allow Marseille to reconnect with a cinema tradition. Comment on factual images alternating with the interview of François JALINOT, Director General of the "Euroméditerranée" media hub.
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Paris, various excerpts from the French News during the Second World War and the city under German occuation, in particular on the way the news of the time, as part of the Vichy propaganda, presented the events. Commentary on archival images and interview Marc FERRO (historian)
Report devoted to the opening of sales in Paris and to the men who are more and more involved in it. Alternately, commentary on factual images and micro pavement of customers in a Parisian department store.
Report devoted to the passage of a bill against homophobia that will punish those who make defamatory remarks against the homosexual community. Alternately, comment on factual images, micro-sidewalk of homosexuals describing the assaults of which they were the victims. and interview with René Paul LERATON of Sida Info Service and Dominique PERBEN, Minister of Justice.
In the context of the "open prison" operation, parliamentarians used their right of access to denounce the problem of overpopulation. Example of the visits of Elisabeth GUIGOU, deputy PS and former Guard of Seals, in Villepinte, and of Christine BOUTIN, deputy UMP Health in Paris. Alternating comments on archival images, visits by deputies, on infographic images and interviews with Gabriel MOUESCA, President of the International Prisons Observatory, Elisabeth GUIGOU and Christine BOUTIN.
Reportage The SNCF filed a complaint after the power outages caused by EDF’s CGT activists protesting against the company’s privatization project. Finance Minister Nicolas SARKOZY visited EDF headquarters to meet with unions and employees in a tense atmosphere. Comment on images of the Minister and demonstrators alternating with excerpts from Nicolas SARKOZY’s statement as well as brief interviews of EDF employees in anger.
On the occasion of the Internet Festival, report on the introduction of seniors to computer science. The journalists went to meet them at a retirement club that offers an initiation workshop and at the senior’s fair where the manufacturers of connected devices adapt to this new clientele. Comment on factual images alternately with interviews with Dorothée HELBERT, Internet trainer, Véronique COSATTI, Packard-Bell marketing manager and testimonials.
Report on the establishment of the CSG in 1990 and the impact of its increase on purchasing power. The commentary on images of archives and illustration alternates with the interview of Michel ROCARD and the testimonies of Ronald SCHOULLER, employee, and of Josselyn BAMAS, retired.
Report at La Courneuve where the festival of Humanity was held, with guest starring José Bové. The theme of globalization seems to be a promising one, and the Communist Party is following in the footsteps of the leader of the Confédération Paysanne, something that is not to the liking of all activists. The comments on images of the festival alternate with an excerpt of a speech by Marie George BUFFET and with the interviews of José BOVE, Robert HUE and Marie Georges BUFFET. Marie George BUFFET recognises the important role of associations and trade unions but adds that it also takes "political courage". José BOVE evokes a "social movement moving forward". He asks political parties to do their job. Robert HUE is opposed to "systematic antisocialism." Marie George BUFFET asserts that the Communists do not wish to unite either the extreme left or the socialist party.
Reportage Proceedings of the first talks in Cancun on the occasion of the WTO summit and images of demonstrations on the margins of the conference where a South Korean protester took his life by "harakiri". Excerpts from speeches by EU Trade Commissioner Pascal LAMY and interview with Agriculture Minister Hervé GAYMARD.
To pass on the tax hike decided by MEPs at the end of July, the price of cigarettes will increase in France by 18-20% at the beginning of October. Reactions from health professionals and buralists. The commentary on illustration images and archival images alternates with the interviews of Gérard DUBOIS, national committee against smoking and Véronique MASSOT, buraliste.
A therapeutic vaccine has been found for the AIDS virus. A vaccine that acts as a drug and whose initial trials are encouraging. Triple therapy has reduced mortality but its side effects are important. This requires patients to take breaks in their treatment, while stimulating their immune system. Professor Yves LEVY, from CHU Henri Mondor in Créteil, explains that in order for the immune system to be a good antiviral, he must learn to recognize the virus... Professor Levy’s team has developed two vaccines that stimulate the immune system of patients. These vaccines will never replace treatments but will prolong their effectiveness. Testimonies of two patients with covered faces. Images of a patient and infographics.
A bill currently under discussion in the Senate on bioethics could authorize research on embryos. Human cloning will remain prohibited. Meeting with Jean-Noël, a pioneer in cell therapy following a heart attack treated by Professor Philippe MENASCHE who explains the need to explore the potential of embryonic stem cells. An evocation of the ethical questions surrounding this subject, contested by opponents to the manipulation of the embryo. Alternating commentary on filming images and infographics, and interviews with Professor Philippe MENASCHE (surgeon), Dr Jacques HATZFELD, CNRS and Béatrice JOUANNE, member of an association of patients.
The veto of France, Germany and Belgium against the measures requested by the USA provokes an unprecedented crisis within NATO. Historical retrospective of this military pact.
Prime Minister Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN presented his method of pension reform to the Economic and Social Council (ESC) in Paris. The commentary on images from the Chamber of the Economic and Social Council alternates with excerpts from the speech of Prime Minister Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN. About the distribution system Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN says: "[...] it is the immobility that kills the distribution and it is the reform that can save it". He goes on to talk about the public service pension system. He talks about harmonization in some cases in terms of the number of years of contributions.
Forty years after the signing of the Treaty of Elysée by General De GAULLE and Chancellor Konrad ADENAUER, Jacques CHIRAC and Gehrard SCHRODER are celebrating the anniversary of friendship between the two countries. First high point this morning, a Franco-German Council of Ministers, preceded by a family photo that testifies to the dimension of the event. Comment on factual images and excerpts speeches of the two leaders.
Presentation of the anti-avalanche bag, a new protection system that inflates to prevent burial, and that for now will only be used by trackers. A comment on demonstration images of these bags alternates with the interview of trackers including Jean-Louis TUAILLON (director of security).