Movie: Éloge du chiac

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    Taking the form of a conversation between a young teacher at a French school in Moncton and her students, the film shows how hard it is for francophones to preserve their language in a society where English is everywhere and has been for centuries.

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    1969-01-01

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    6

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    Français
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