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In this Olympic year, Paris Select has selected for you the 5 best films on sport that you must see before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. For baseball fans: The Strategist by Bennett Miller Discover the fascinating world of baseball with Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics. Faced with colossal financial challenges compared to the major franchises of the Major Leagues, Beane and his assistant decided to adopt a revolutionary statistical approach, known as sabermetrics. Their audacious goal: to build a competitive team despite a limited budget. An inspiring story of determination, ingenuity and passion for sport, which promises twists and turns on and off the field. For figure skating fans: I, Tonya by Craig Gillespie This captivating biopic traces the tumultuous story of American skater Tonya Harding. From her childhood in Portland, the young woman took up figure skating. Despite his undeniable talent, his performances are hampered by judges unimpressed by his style as well...

It's a novelty full of magic that Marin Montagut is adding to his collection in his store... Indeed, you will now be able to discover his version of the famous Tarot de Marseille delivered in a most precious case. Fascinated by the mysteries of fortune-telling, Marin has always dreamed of creating his own divinatory game. When he was just a little boy, his eccentric and beloved painter grandmother drew cards for him. By candlelight. In order to predict a bright future for him. It is from this captivating atmosphere, imbued with tenderness, that his wonder for the secrets and imagery of cartomancy was born. “It’s a childhood dream that was particularly close to my heart, which has now become a reality.” reveals Marin Montagut in a press release. See this publication on Instagram A publication shared by MARINMONTAGUT (@marinmontagut) In his workshop in Normandy, Marin worked meticulously for two years, to imagine, draw and paint in watercolor each card in his game. We find in his illustrations…

Discover a varied selection of series, documentaries and podcasts to enrich your culture in the world of luxury and which will immerse you in the heart of the most prestigious fashion houses and iconic brands. The New Look: the series on Christian Dior The Pitch: in Paris, during the Nazi Occupation, Coco Chanel's influence in the fashion world was gradually coming to an end. For his part, Christian Dior is emerging as the rising star of fashion. Breathing new life into the world with his revolutionary and iconic style. Inspired by real events, The New Look highlights eminent fashion names who have left their mark throughout the ages, such as Pierre Cardin, Lucien Lelong and Pierre Balmain. Available on Apple TV + Who is Sabato De Sarno, A Gucci Story: the documentary on the story of the Artistic Director of the Italian label Who is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story, is a captivating 20-minute documentary directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost. Dive behind the scenes of the creation of the fashion show...

The legendary literary café also has a penchant for music. Apart from Jazz Thursdays, this Thursday March 28 plays the classic score with the Prix Pelléas aux Deux Magots! An exceptional evening that brings together great wines. But not those we think. Not the musicians. The authors they inspire. They devote pages, time and books to them. This Pelléas prize, composed in partnership with Radio Classique, rewards each year an author and his work on music. Classic specifically. Radio silence, nothing filters. This is the organization's instructions. Neither list of names, nor the slightest clue. A little history… Where does this price come from? Launched in 1997 as part of the Nohant Chopin Festival, the Pelléas prize crowns the work “with the finest literary qualities devoted to music”. This distinction in partnership with Radio Classique will be awarded this Thursday, March 28. This is its 27th edition. Its name evokes the opera set to music by Claude Debussy, Pelléas et Mélisande. The eponymous play directed by Maurice Maeterlinck was also a great success previously, in …

According to the latest rumors, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, discovered in the cult "Kickass", would be at the top of the list to take on the costume of Agent 007. But are we ready to say goodbye to Daniel Craig? Paris Select has decided to give you an insight into the life of the man who could soon embody this legendary hero. Here are 5 secrets about the actor. 1. Aaron Taylor-Johnson leaves behind a landmark performance in 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron: Aaron Taylor-Johnson captivated audiences with his role as Pietro Maximoff, aka Quicksilver, in this Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster. His dynamic and charismatic performance has been praised by comic book fans and movie buffs around the world. Thus, he established his name in the entertainment industry on a large scale! 2. Golden Globe recognition for Nocturnal Animals in 2016: His role as a psychopathic drifter in Tom Ford's dark thriller Nocturnal Animals earned him major recognition. By winning the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, Taylor-Johnson…