29 Jun 2025
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The Gauls
Two segments make up this short film. The first portion called “The French” has two men taste testing some delicious wine, and the other, titled “The Gauls”, is of men playing rugby. This short by Werner Herzog is part of the “The French as Seen By…” series. It was initiated and sponsored by the newspaper Le Figaro, as part of the 1988 celebration of the tenth anniversary of its magazine section.
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Claude Josse Himself (Grand Maître des Echansons de France)
Jean Clemente Himself (Premier Pipetier du caveau des Echansons)
Stade Toulousain Themselves
Sporting Club de Graulhet Themselves
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