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"The results of the first ballot have just burst out like a thunderclap..." With these words, Lionel Jospin publicly conceded defeat in the French presidential elections. The irrevocable verdict of the ballot box suddenly and unexpectedly revealed that the "encounter" between the candidate and the French would not take place. Jospin eliminated by Le Pen! The political analysts all asked the same question: How could such a cataclysm strike the French political landscape? This documentary, filmed from day to day at Jospin's headquarters, traces the major phases of his bid for president. With the support of his entourage, the French prime minister hit the campaign trail.

France - 2002 - 1 h 18 mn - DV Cam - Colour

Director Jérôme Caza Script Jérôme Caza, Stéphane Meunier, François Roche Camera Jérôme Caza Sound Jean-Pierre Briat Editing Anne Lorrier

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