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.
CAST
Claude JosseHimself (Grand Maître des Echansons de France)
Jean ClementeHimself (Premier Pipetier du caveau des Echansons)
Stade ToulousainThemselves
Sporting Club de GraulhetThemselves
