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201966 minGdocumentary

French Game

201966 minGdocumentary

Eleven short films chronicle the history of French rap from 1990 to the present, each concluding with a cover by an emerging artist.

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Jean-François Tatin

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Eleven short films chronicle the history of French rap from 1990 to the present, each concluding with a cover by an emerging artist.

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Jean-François Tatindirector

Kool Shen

JoeyStarr

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DJ Mehdi

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French rap has evolved significantly since the 1990s. "French Game" presents a chronological history through 11 short films that feature key tracks from this genre. Each segment focuses on a different emblematic title, illustrating the changes in style and culture over the decades. Emerging French artists or rappers provide original covers at the end of each episode. The documentary runs for 66 minutes and offers a comprehensive look at the development of this influential music scene.

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