Sandrine Voillet
Paris (2007)
(2007) season 1
Documentary series that charts the history of France's capital and its emergence as the world's most stylish and romantic city.
Released June 26, 2007
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Watch Providers: Magellan TV, Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel
Production Companies: BBC Open University Production Centre
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E3 - Bohemian Rhapsody
Sandrine Voillet tells how the city embraced technology (the Lumiere Bros, Louis Renault and the Metro), counter-culture (Picasso, Josephine Baker and Serge Gainsbourg) and immigration to preserve its reputation as lighthouse city to the world. But it was not plain sailing: resistance to modernisation, the Occupation and rioting in the Banlieue tell a darker story and reveal problems unresolved to this day. Along the way, Sandrine meets Picasso's grandson and Jane Birkin.
July 10, 2007, midnight
S1E1 - City of Dreams
Art historian Sandrine Voillet tells the story of how Paris rose up from the blood-stained streets of the French revolution to become the world’s first great modern metropolis in just 100 years.
June 26, 2007, midnight
S1E2 - Blood and Chocolate
In this episode we explore the history of Paris, from its origins as a small island in the River Seine to its emergence as a centre of cultural richness. Behind elegant squares and romantic bridges lurk rough back streets and a heritage of bloody revolution. Art historian Sandrine Voillet meets the current trend-setters including fashion designer Christian Lacroix, leading porn star Ovidie, and rebel rap band Sniper.
July 3, 2007, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: June 26, 2007
Last Air Date: July 10, 2007, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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