Who is the most extraordinary person you've ever met? -
Salut à tou.te.s,
"L'Homme qui plantait des arbres" (=trees) de Jean Giono. Ce récit nous raconte l'histoire inspirante d'Elzéard Bouffier, un homme ordinaire avec une vision extraordinaire. Par son dévouement (=dedication) et sa patience, il transforme un paysage désertique en un paradis verdoyant (=verdant), nous rappelant le pouvoir de la persévérance et de la nature. Classique de la littérature française, il a été adapté au petit écran (=small screen) en 1987 avec comme narrateur l'unique et inimitable Philippe Noiret (Masques, Cinéma Paradiso,...).
"The Man Who Planted Trees" by Jean Giono. This book tells us the inspiring story of Elzéard Bouffier, an ordinary man with an extraordinary vision. Through his dedication and patience, he transforms a desert landscape into a verdant paradise, reminding us of the power of perseverance and nature. A classic of French literature, it was adapted for the small screen in 1987 with the unique and inimitable Philippe Noiret (Masques, Cinéma Paradiso, ...) as narrator.
Related episode: l'Accord de Paris
Preparation:
watch this 30-min film: L'Homme qui plantait des arbres (1987) de Frederic Back
prepare one or two questions
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Tuesday August 6, 2024
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