Society

Return to the origins of May 1st, date of the first strike of American labor unions to impose on bosses the working day at eight o'clock, in 1884. The law on the eight-hour day was passed in France in 1919, on a proposal from the Clémenceau government. Commentary on archival footage, preceded by a vox pop about the origin of Labor Day.

Culture & media

To celebrate the future marriage of Prince William of England and Kate MIDDLETON, many products have appeared on the market: cups of tea, dolls, bowls, postcards and others. While most of these products are made in China, an official line is handcrafted at a factory in Stoke on Trent in northern England. Commentary on factual images alternating with a micropavement of buyers and the interview of a saleswoman alternating with a commentary on factual images.

Culture & media

Jean Marie Drot met the American sculptor and painter Alexander Calder at his home in Saché, in Touraine. Sitting at the table, drinking a glass of wine, the artist replies to the director about his move to France in 1926. He particularly appreciates "a certain form of beauty". The excerpt is completed by images and metallic sounds of his moving mobiles.