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Alexis Jenni, Biology Professor, Wins France's Top Literary Prize

AP | Posted 01.02.2012

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PARIS -- A high school teacher won France's top literary prize Wednesday for his first novel, which deals with France's colonial wars in Algeria and S...

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A Film Without an Award is Like a Fish Without a Bicycle

Lisa Nesselson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lisa Nesselson

Although film awards are given in France, there is no such thing as "awards season." "Season" in France applies to fruit, vegetables, truffles and the prospect of shooting and eating small animals.

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