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10 mai 1981 : Changer la vie ?

Fourty years ago, in May 1981, with François Mitterrand's election, some people were letting themselves dream about a better life while others were predicting the coming of soviet tanks upon the Champs-Élysées. If we gladly remember the turning point of austerity in 83, there were also the wage rises, the fifth week of paid leave, the abolition of death penalty, the decriminalisation of homosexuality, or the advent of independent radio stations. Rare archives and accounts by those who were at the heart of this story give an overview of it and shed light on lesser-known aspects.

Top Cast

  • Anna Mouglalis

    Anna Mouglalis

    Narrator (voice)

  • Ségolène Royal

    Ségolène Royal

    Self

  • Laurent Fabius

    Laurent Fabius

    Self

  • Lionel Jospin

    Lionel Jospin

    Self

  • François Léotard

    François Léotard

    Self

  • François Hollande

    François Hollande

    Self

  • Robert Badinter

    Robert Badinter

    Self

  • Mazarine Pingeot

    Mazarine Pingeot

    Self

  • Gilbert Mitterrand

    Gilbert Mitterrand

    Self

Overview

Fourty years ago, in May 1981, with François Mitterrand's election, some people were letting themselves dream about a better life while others were predicting the coming of soviet tanks upon the Champs-Élysées. If we gladly remember the turning point of austerity in 83, there were also the wage rises, the fifth week of paid leave, the abolition of death penalty, the decriminalisation of homosexuality, or the advent of independent radio stations. Rare archives and accounts by those who were at the heart of this story give an overview of it and shed light on lesser-known aspects.

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