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  TF1 - French in Maine (Date Unknown)

  90.9 WMPG FM

  In this short news clip for French TV station, TF1, two reporters investigate the presence of the French language in Maine, beginning at L’école française du Maine in Freeport. They also interview Franco-American families who discuss their efforts to keep their language and culture alive in Maine.

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  À la vôtre January, 2007 - Luc Besson Interview

  90.9 WMPG FM

  Jacques Santucci and Marc Beltrante, hosts of the WMPG radio show À la votre (or Cheers! In English), interview French director, producer, and screenwriter Luc Besson. Their discussion centers on Besson’s new film Arthur & the Invisibles (Arthur et les Minimoys). During the interview, Besson talks about the origins of the film as well as his selection of voice actors for the English and French versions, his inspiration for the story, and how his previous choices as a director informed his new work. They also discuss the long process of creating an animated work in such detail, as well as the film score, written by Éric Serra who has written the music for most of Besson’s movies. The first portion of the interview is conducted in French and the latter part is conducted in English.