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CLINT EASTWOOD
The career of a seventh art genius
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Creativity is a quality that has no limits
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inema is a multi-faceted field that relies on thought and creativity in contemplation. It is a creative material production involving an expressive mediator, the cinematic image mixed with lucid reflections, a moving image and a representative performance that manifests itself in marvelous creativity. There are no limits to cinematographic creativity, it goes further. These are readings that contain a lot of different stories and thoughts.
Nevertheless, it remains the icon of artistic work, characterized by its beauty and intellectual creativity. The dynamic aperture process involves several essential elements, such as the cinematographer, a good film, and a viewer. Thanks to the creators who helped produce and transform the events into an imagined reality that follows hearts and minds.
red carpet. Whether it’s dresses or jewelry, their looks are distinctive. The editorial team took part in this annual event to inform you of the 77th edition. Well done to all the winners for their well-deserved prizes. Hayet Medjdoub
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CANNES FESTIVAL 2024
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MERYL STREEP
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GEORGE LUCAS
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FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
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MERYL STREEP
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CLINT EASTWOOD
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EUROVISION 2024
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RAPHAEL NADAL
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SIMONE BILES
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LANDING IN NORMANDY
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Receives the honorary Palme d’Or
Was awarded a Palme d’Or for his entire career
«MEGALOPOLIS»
The best actress of her generation
The Legend
Swiss Nemo is winner of the Eurovision Song Contest
Raphael Nadal’s farewell to Roland Garros
The payback
The operation is called Operation Neptune
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Sean Baker won the Palme d’Or as best film in competition for «ANORA». The jury was attracted by the New York thriller which explores the differences between the slums and the luxury villas of Russian oligarchs.
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The jury
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he jury of the 77th Cannes Film Festival is chaired by the American director, screenwriter and actress Greta Gerwig, the American actress Lily Gladstone, the French actress Eva Green, the Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, the Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, the Spanish director, producer and screenwriter Juan Antonio Bayona, the French actor and producer Omar Sy, the Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino, and the Japanese director Kore-eda Hirokazu.
des humains et des millions d’êtres vivants sur la planète puisqu’ils permettent de conserver une partie de la chaleur solaire avant de la renvoyer dans l’espace pour rendre la Terre habitable. Toutefois, l’activité humaine depuis plus d’un siècle, à travers l’industrialisation, la déforestation et l’agriculture à grande échelle, a fait que les quantités de gaz à effet de serre dans l’atmosphère ont atteint aujourd’hui des niveaux records jamais égalés depuis trois millions d’années. À mesure que les économies et le niveau de vie de la population augmentent, le niveau d’accumulation des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) augmente tout
autant. Aussi, est-il aujourd’hui plus que nécessaire de réfléchir à des stratégies pour atténuer ce phénomène néfaste qui menace la vie sur Terre. Il y va de notre survie puisqu’il n’existe pas encore de planète de rechange pour notre humanité. N, K
Karla Sofía Gascón received the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, awarded to all the actresses in the film «Emilia Perez». The actress, who is the trans character of Emilia Perez, also played the role of Manitas. A thriller, played by a quality cast, received the jury prize and generated interest at the festival. GF&B MAGAZINE
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The films selected for 2024 Competition Opening Film: • - THE SECOND ACT Quentin DUPIEUX Hors Comp • - THE APPRENTICE Ali ABBASI • - MOTEL DESTINO Karim AÏNOUZ • - BIRD Andrea ARNOLD • - EMILIA PEREZ Jacques AUDIARD • - ANORA Sean BAKER • - MEGALOPOLIS Francis Ford COPPOLA • - THE SHROUDS David CRONENBERG • - THE SUBSTANCE Coralie FARGEAT • - GRAND TOUR Miguel GOMES • - THE MOST PRECIOUS OF GOODS Michel HAZANAVICIUS • - MARCELLO MIO Christophe HONORE • - CAUGHT BY THE TIDES JIA Zhang-Ke • - ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT Payal KAPADIA • - KINDS OF KINDNESS Yorgos LANTHIMOS • - LOVE OUF Gilles LELLOUCHE • - TREI KILOMETRI PANA LA CAPATUL LUMII Emanuel PARVU (THREE KILOMETERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD) • - THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG Mohammad RASOULOF • -RAW DIAMOND Agathe RIEDINGER 1st film • - OH CANADA Paul SCHRADER • - LIMONOV - THE BALLAD Kirill SEREBRENNIKOV • - PARTHENOPE Paolo SORRENTINO • - PIGEN MED NÅLEN Magnus VON HORN (THE YOUNG WOMAN WITH THE NEEDLE) 2
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The jury congratulated Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel for his first feature film «Armand», which was presented in the «Un certain regard» category, as well as for its originality. He awarded it the Caméra d’Or, rewarding the most popular film among the films in competition.
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Payal Kapadia received the Prize for her film “All We Imagine as Light” during the photo call for the Palme d’Or winners at the 77 Cannes Film Festival. This award is a major recognition for his cinematic work, and it is a pleasure to see new talents recognized in Cannes at this renowned festival.
IN SOME PERSPECTIVE Un Certain Regard’s mission is to bring new trends, new paths and new countries of cinema.
Opening Film: • - WHEN THE LIGHT BREAKS Rúnar RÚNARSSON • - NORAH Tawfik ALZAIDI 1st film • - THE SHAMELESS Konstantin BOJANOV • - THE KINGDOM Julien COLONNA 1st film • - TWENTY GODS Louise COURVOISIER 1st film • - THE DOG’S TRIAL Laetitia DOSCH 1st film (DOG ON TRIAL) • - BLACK DOG GUAN Hu 14
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Coralie Fargeat received the award for best screenplay for her film “The Substance” at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. This award is a major reward for her work as a screenwriter, and it is fantastic to see young creators rewarded at Cannes.
• - THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE Mo HARAWE 1st film • - SEPTEMBER SAYS Ariane LABED 1st film • - THE STORY OF SOULEYMANE Boris LOJKINE • - THE DAMNES Roberto MINERVINI • - ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL Rungano NYONI • - MY SUNSHINE OKUYAMA Hiroshi • - NIKI Céline SALLETTE 1st film • - SANTOSH Sandhya SURI • - VIET AND NAM TRUONG Minh Quý • - ARMAND Halfdan ULLMANN TØNDEL 1st film • - FLOW Gints ZILBALODIS GF&B MAGAZINE
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Miguel Gomes received the Best Director award for “Grand Tour.” This recognition rewards his talent as a director.
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Shia LaBeouf, Gast, Jon Voight, D. B. Sweeney, Grace Vanderwaal, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, Francis Ford Coppola, Romy Croquet mars, Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Laurence Fishburne, Kathryn Hunter, Talia Shire
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MERYL STREEP Receives the honorary Palme d’Or
Long career, lots of applause.
hard to understand. Your intelligence shines and your empathy for your character, which we always see. If the contributions Juliette Binoche : Meryl, your of women in history remain too face and your voice are part of invisible, yours are not. You our lives. You moved us, you allowed us to laugh, to cry, to raised us. When I see you on the dream, to inspire. You are an screen, I see a movement going through you and that’s what being international treasure, you have left your mark on the history of an actor is. Indeed, it is good that you do by your presence and cinema. We can demonstrate your greatness as a dramatic actress. that beauty comes to you. What passes through you for a moment is thought, energy, love and I was able to see by watching your films that you accomplished truth, where does all this come your dreams, our dreams, and from? Of love ? Were you born much more. the same way? What was your dream? I don’t know, but I know that you have this conviction wit- You’ve had an impact on the way hin yourself, a conviction that al- we see women in the world of lows me to believe in it. In 1978, cinema and you’ve given us a in the television series Lowcoste, new image of ourselves, but you don’t take yourself seriously. I you were a beautiful person and see so much joy through you. You open to feelings. In your speech always have the opportunity to against Joanna Cramer, you told entertain yourself by singing. You the court that she needed to get her son back and stand up for her have won us all over, congraturights. You become the characters lations to the new winner of the Palme d’Or «Meryl Streep». in an eloquent way. In «The Devil Wears Prada», what a magnificent choice to portray a person who feels misunderstood and who is disinterested in playing games. You decided to modify the register of your voice to give it more authority while showing us the human side that was hidden there in this scene without makeup. You said you wanted to embody women who were difficult or 18
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Meryl Streep : Juliette Binoche, the beautiful Binoche. When I learned that you were going to present me with this Palme d’Or, I went crazy, because for several weeks, I have been watching your artistic life. I was fascinated and captivated by the cunning, fierce and infuriating Coco Chanel. I watched “Passion de Dodin Bouffant”, I was touched, I cried so much when you died. You have great talent, you are such a gene-
rous woman. I am also aware that it is very difficult to say and do it, I am delighted that you were able to act in this film. I would first like to thank Thierry Frémaux and Iris Knobloch, as well as all those who contributed to the decision to bring me back to Cannes after an absence of 35 years. I am extremely grateful to this great artist “Juliette Binoche”. Being surprised is unique in the world of cinema, I feel very honored to receive this award. My agent, whom I consider young, reminded me that it is our 33rd anniversary of friendly cooperation. As well as my hairdresser, makeup artist, who has been responsible for the quality of my characters for half a century. When I arrived in Cannes thirty-five years ago, I had three children. I was approaching forty and thought my career was over. At the time, that was a reasonable prediction for an actress. I am here tonight only because of the wonderful artists I have worked with, such as Madam President «Greta Gerwig» and my daughter. One day my mother said to me, «Meryl, my darling, you’ll see, everything goes by very quickly.» She was right, except for my speeches which are always long. Thank you for this immense honor.
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GEORGE LUCAS Was awarded a Palme d’Or for his entire career
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Francis Ford Coppola : I am truly delighted to be here to honor the imagination, achievement and tenacity of my friend here. George Lucas knew me when he was studying at the University of Southern California, a film school that rivaled mine at the University of California, Los Angeles. He came to meet me on the set of my first studio film with a crew much older than me and whose members were all in suits and ties. I asked this 19 year old boy, dressed informally in a T-shirt, what he was looking at? He replied: not much. I was delighted to find someone of my generation and offered to come back
every day on the condition that he make a brilliant suggestion, which he did successfully. This is how we started our friendship. I followed his entire career filled with brilliant ideas, like the first film with the songs of his era, the first film which ends with a brief description of what became of each character and again the first film whose title appears in the middle, for so many brilliant ideas that have marked the history of cinema, screenplay, commercial history. The story continues in France, the country where cinema was born thanks to Brother Lumière. I also remember that difficult day when he felt rejected. He had met Flash Gordon’s beneficiary. He was told that he was not important to be entrusted with this famous character. He looked at me and said, «All right, I’ll produce my own movie and call it ‘Battle of the Stars’ or ‘Star Wars.’ That’s what he did, risking everything he had I congratulate you dear George, we are proud of you and the whole world is here to pay tribute to you.
I would like to thank the Cannes festival, thank my co-writer, my sound engineer, our great friends who came to Cannes to accompany me. Besides, we were in Cannes 52 years ago to present my first films.
That day it was raining very hard. We were sneaking into the room, because we didn’t have invitations and it was a bit of a loop. I came today to express my gratitude to you. I grew up in California among the vineyards and I made films in San Francisco with my friend Francis. We had parallel careers. As a director, I’ve never made a film in Hollywood, so it’s a great honor to be here. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
George Lucas : I m very honored to receive this award from Francis, I don’t realize I’m here, I didn’t expect it. Like a big brother, he has always supported me and I express my gratitude to him for everything he has always done for me.
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Francis Ford Coppola: I’m going to venture out and present a little idea to you. I expressed my desire to do a horse racing history in America today as in Roman times, because the United States founded the idea of ancient Rome and did not want Rouen, like the Ancient Romans. If you remember, the big building they destroyed is crazy by the way. The ancient history of Rome in America is interesting, but what is happening in our country, in our democracy, is exactly how the Romans lost their republic 2000 years ago. This is included in newspaper articles. There are parallels between the United States and ancient Rome and we have reached a point where we can lose our republic. I don’t know if politicians can provide an answer, I’m not sure. Artists have a role to play in illuminating contemporary life, through effort, but if you don’t
consider the work of artists, it’s like consuming a hamburger with no nutritional value. I hope that artists in our country highlight what is happening now and raise awareness, because we cannot follow any other path. A person once told me: “I choose projects that illuminate contemporary life.” I believe it is the responsibility of all artists.
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The documentary film entitled
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THE CITY OF GOD We wanted to tell the story of a place full of secrets, mystical and miraculous, which has enormous cultural and historical, material and spiritual significance for Montenegro and Serbia, but also as a cultural and historical heritage of Europe.
Samograd, a legendary place It is located between Berane and Bijelo Polje in Montenegro. The place is known for its history and legends, and is exalted in folk songs and old records. Samograd is the oldest monastery in Europe and dates back to the early Christian period (4th-6th centuries AD).
A cinematic story in a wonderful place Nature in Samograd is visible, it is ancient and breathes the divine. The surrounding nature of this place gives illusory representations of light and shadow. You have the remains of a fortress and several ancient places of worship. There are also ruins of royal and imperial castles. The artifacts were found during the search, which are not found anywhere else in the world. The Guardians of Samograd have crafted seven enormous stones that form the hand of God that holds the places of worship within its walls. The city is fortified by these powerful guardians. Samograd was a religious, cultural and administrative place when Islam appeared in the seventh century AD, and the Great Schism in 1054 AD, when the Catholic, Roman and Orthodox churches disappeared breaking the liturgical community. It is therefore a place of reconciliation, since it is older than religions.
The film about Samograd talks about the history of rulers, such as kings Milutin and Dragutin, king Uroš III or Stefan Dečanski, king Dušan. Over the centuries, military leaders and rulers have given it different names. Several names are used to describe Samograd, «the City of God», «the ancient stone city», «the walled city» and «Ta Hisar» in ancient books. The place was conquered by the Mongols, then by the Romans, it experiences a rise in the era of the Roman Empire, when it serves as the capital during the era of Nemanjić and later Branković. It became an administrative and spiritual center where Christianity spread. It was a big city at that time. Ultimately it was destroyed by the Turkish Empire. Now it is raised and renewed again. Folk tales and legends about Samograd are very entertaining, as they are based on historical facts.
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In Samograd, everything is related to the number 7 Seven rocks protect Samograd Legends claim that Samograd was first guarded by seven wolves (a wolf, a she-wolf and five cubs). This is how the legend of the wolf race is told. Wolves have enormous importance to history and stories of people of the Balkans. Then you have the historical facts that King Uroš III was blinded and imprisoned in Constantinople for 7 years, then he returned to Samograd and received his sight, and that he was married to Teodora and had three children with she, then two children with Maria Paleologina, and again the emperor, empress and five children dined in Samograd, Samograd became the capital of the largest Balkan empire during her reign.
We just wanted to show the world what kind of cultural and historical wealth humanity has in Montenegro in this film, and draw the public’s attention to the fact that these monasteries need to be restored, helped and rebuilt to their glory and original form, yesteryear. We want the proceeds from the film to be used to renovate the monasteries and sanctuaries of Samograd and Miholjska prevlaka, and to preserve cultural and historical treasures and traditions. The documentary film «City of God» has already attracted a lot of attention at global festivals. It is, in fact, a unique story, never told about this magical and holy place, of entirely Christian and Orthodox proportions.
A popular belief according to which the 7 rocks of Samograd purify the soul of those who sincerely repent and ask for forgiveness. People believe that these rocks purify the souls of those who sincerely repent and continue to grow and will continue to grow as long as the world exists. It is believed that in Samograd for thousands of years prayers have been heard through ancient places of worship, and that is why Samograd is the place of all the faithful and goodwill. The film about Samograd shows the stories about wolves, rulers, centuries, religion , fate of rulers, military victories and defeats, as well as the miracles of Samograd. Many military leaders and rulers, kings and emperors have lived in this place. Conflicts occurred and empires changed hands for centuries. The documentary film was made in various interesting places in Montenegro. History connecting Samograd and Miholjska prevlaka. It was also filmed at Cetinje Monastery, as it is an important place for this oldest cult. Religious history is essential. Thanks to Metropolitan of Montenegro and Littoral Joanikije, the hand of John the Baptist, the hand that baptized Jesus Christ, as well as a piece of the Holy Cross from the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, kept in the monastery of Cetinje, will be broadcast for the first time on the big screen. Many objects from museums are presented for the first time in a documentary film, which adds religious value and shows the world cultural and historical treasure preserved in Montenegro.
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MERYL STREEP The best actress of her generation Thirty-five years ago, I thought I had finished my career.
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eryl Streep is an American actress considered to be the best actress of her generation. She was born on June 22, 1949 in Summit, a town in the state of New Jersey, in Union County. She has earned 21 Academy Award nominations in total, winning three of these prestigious awards. Meryl Streep was honored during the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2024. She received a palm of honor for her remarkable work and her entire exceptional film career, which lasted nearly 50 years and has brought remarkable masterpieces to life. Thirty-five years ago, at the Cannes Film Festival, Meryl Streep received the Best Actress Award for “A Cry in the dark ” by Fred Schepisi in 1989.
Meryl Streep on Radio France
Sydney Pollack, with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.
Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep was reciter on June 14 in a musical composition by Rufus Wainwright at the Radio France auditorium in Paris. This show is inspired by Verdi’s Requiem and highlighted the poem «The Darkness» by Lord Byron.
- Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), directed by Robert Benton, where Meryl Streep plays alongside Dustin Hoffman.
Top Meryl Streep films Meryl Streep has starred in many films. These films highlighted her extraordinary talent and diversity as an actress. We have selected a few: - The Devil Wears Prada (2006), directed by David Frankel where Meryl Streep is incredible in her role as a tyrannical editor-in-chief. - The Bridges Madison county (1995), directed by Clint Eastwood, where Meryl Streep plays the role of a woman with a decisive destiny. - Out of Africa (1985), directed by
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- Journey to the End of Hell (1978), directed by Michael Cimino, with Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro. Meryl Streep penetrates the lives and skin of her characters with such precision and power that she brings us back to our own emotions. Meryl made us laugh, cry and sing. Her acting is excellent and she will remain a mystery in the world of cinema.
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CLINT EASTWOOD The Legend
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lint Eastwood was born on May 31, 1930 in San Francisco, at the time of the Great Depression, which caused the crisis in the United States. He is an actor, director, composer and producer who has appeared in over 60 films and directed over forty. He is one of the best actors in the history of cinema and has produced more films than most of the best filmmakers. Clint’s journey is difficult to explain, so much that it is magical. We are not familiar with a single film, but rather a large number of motion pictures spanning over sixty years.
An unrivaled filmography An unrivaled filmography has allowed Clint Eastwood to perfect his art. He is an actor-director with great experience and a long career as an actor-director, who has left his mark on the After directing «OUTLAW world of cinema by being respectful of his work, his team and JOSEY WALES», he imposed new actors’ rights on the film his actors. industry. With 11 Oscar nominations and four wins, he has become a giant of American and world cinema, and has produced more films than most of the best filmmakers. Clint Eastwood achieved success in Hollywood when he directed his first film, PLAY MISTRY FOR ME.
He won the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture for “Ruthless.”
A lone wolf Clint never wanted to be in the Hollywood world. On the contrary, he has a certain contempt for this industry. He believed in his ability to ac-
complish something new in the world of directing . Clint became a lone wolf because of his love for art and the constraints of the film industry. He decided to put an end to the turmoil in Hollywood and created «The Malpaso Company» in an attempt to distance himself from Hollywood and control his career in order to make the films he wanted.
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EUROVISION 2024 Swiss Nemo is winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024
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urovision 2024 took place in Malmö, Sweden on May 11th, 2024 hosted by Petra Mede and Malin Akerman. It brought together thirty-seven countries, including twenty-five in the Grand Finale. The Swiss Nemo won the Eurovision contest with the song «The Code» selected to represent Switzerland. Nemo received 591 points, or 365 from the national juries and 226 from the public. This is not the first time that Switzerland has won Eurovision, but it is its third victory. Nasrine. H
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RAPHAEL NADAL Raphael Nadal’s farewell to Roland Garros Raphael Nadal : Thank you all. I have little energy, I can’t speak. If this is the last time I find myself in front of you, I would like to enjoy the moment. The whole crowd was great during the week of preparation and today I really had emotions that I can’t describe. It’s difficult to find the words, but it’s very important for me to feel all the love from the public, as I felt it at the tournament that I love the most. Congratulations to Sacha for his excellent match and victory in Rome last week. I wish him much success for the rest of the tournaments. Sacha, in 2022, you had a difficult time and you deserve this victory.
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As for me, I said, I had a complicated two years because of injuries. I went through all these processes to be able to come back to Roland Garros, so it wasn’t an ideal first round. I could have done a little more than I did, but I had my chances and Sacha is a very great player. It’s hard for me to tell you what will happen in the future. It is very likely that I will not play this tournament again at Roland Garros, but I can’t say this one hundred percent. For the 2024 Olympic Games, I have goals. I’m going to come back, it motivates me a lot. This will be another opportunity for me and I hope to be well prepared.
The emotions I have felt on this court throughout my tennis career are extraordinary. I never would have believed as a child that I would one day be here. I didn’t expect to earn so much. I thank the Roland Garros team who have supported me all these years. I would like to thank my friends, family and everyone who helped me.
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SIMONE BILES The payback
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imone Biles won all-around for the ninth time in her career, making an impressive comeback after a twoyear hiatus. She won her record ninth all-around title at the United States Championships in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. In 2021, during the Tokyo Games, she had encountered difficulties, but her confidence and performance rebounded. This victory strengthens its position for the Paris Olympic Games which will take place from July 26 to August 11th, 2024
Biles gradually regains confidence “I couldn’t be more proud of the way I compete, gradually building my confidence and putting myself out there in front of the crowd to succeed in what I do in training.» Biles returned to competition in August 2023 after two years off, following her collapse at the Tokyo Games. She dropped out of several challenges in 2021 because of ‘twisties’. Nasrine. H
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LANDING IN NORMANDY The operation is called Operation Neptune
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he night of June 5-6, 1944 marked the start of Operation Overlord, also known as the Battle of Normandy. Under the command of American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 156,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, opening the Western Front against the Germans.
A day filled with emotion This year, several personalities participated in the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. They expressed their gratitude for the 156,000 Allied soldiers who liberated France during the landings. Guests included nearly 200 veterans and 25 heads of state.
To commemorate the landing, this painful memory, the veterans arrived in France, despite their age, their fatigue, their emotion, supported by their families. On Wednesday June 5th, 2024, David Marshall and Charles Braun, of the US Air Force, witnessed the parachute drop over the Azeville battery. Nasrine. H
The veterans and Brigitte Macron © pose for a photo upon their arrival at Deauville-Normandy Airport, in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, in the northwest of France, on June 3, 2024. GF&B MAGAZINE
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The United States will send a delegation of 592 athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here is a list of qualified athletes (including alternates):
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Athletics: 96 athletes (44 men, 52 women) Rowing: 25 athletes (6 men, 19 women) Basketball: 32 athletes (16 men, 16 women) Boxing: 6 athletes (3 men, 3 women) Breakdance: 2 athletes Canoe-kayak: 5 athletes (3 men, 2 women) Cycling: 16 athletes (6 men, 10 women) Fencing: 20 athletes (8 men, 12 women) Football: 36 athletes (18 men, 18 women) Gymnastics: 13 athletes (6 men, 7 women) Weightlifting: 5 athletes (2 men, 3 women) Field hockey: 16 athletes (women only) Judo: 4 athletes (2 men, 2 women) Wrestling: 13 athletes (7 men, 6 women) Swimming and aquatic sports (sport swimming, diving, artistic swimming, water polo): 59 athletes (30 men, 29 women) Modern pentathlon: 1 athlete (woman) Rugby sevens: 24 athletes (12 men, 12 women) Skateboard: 2 athletes Surfing: 5 athletes (2 men, 3 women)
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Taekwondo: 4 athletes (2 men, 2 women) Tennis: 1 athlete (woman) Table tennis: 3 athletes (women only) Shooting: 15 athletes (7 men, 8 women) Archery: 4 athletes (1 man, 3 women) Triathlon: 4 athletes (2 men, 2 women) Sailing: 13 athletes (6 men, 7 women) Volleyball (indoor and beach volleyball): 24 athletes (12 men, 12 women)
Simon Biles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone are among this team that will represent the United States at these Olympic Games.
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