Laïcité, l'exception française - 120 ans, et maintenant ?

Dec 9, 2025

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Overview

The 1905 law proclaiming the separation of church and state is 120 years old. This law affirms freedom of conscience and religious freedom. It is considered the founding text of secularism. Secularism is the subject of endless controversy and debate.

Genres

History

Documentary

Drama

Production Companies

France Télévisions

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Cast

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Caroline Roux

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Marie Lavandier

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Anne-Charlène Bezzina

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Pierre-Henri Tavoillot

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Jean Garrigues

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Gaëlle Paty

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Éric Fottorino

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Anne Rosencher

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Hakim El Karoui

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Jean-François Colosimo

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Brice Teinturier

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Franz-Olivier Giesbert

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6.7

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7.2

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7.6

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5.3

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7.2

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6.1

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7.7

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No overview available.

9.0

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4.7

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6.4

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