The extended weekend following Halloween and All Saints’ Day sees many French people choosing between travel and rest, influenced by chilly weather. On November 1, TF1 aired the NRJ Music Awards 2024, showcasing performances from Slimane and Amir, and the Star Academy on November 2. Sunday, November 3, features popular films and a political documentary, “La fabrique du mensonge,” about Trump’s campaign strategies against Kamala Harris, while TF1 launches “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and France 2 presents the thriller “Novembre,” based on the 2015 Paris attacks.
For many French citizens, this is a long weekend following Halloween and the holiday of All Saints’ Day on Friday. While some have chosen to travel, others have opted for a relaxing break, particularly with the less than favorable weather and dropping temperatures. On November 1st, TF1 aired the NRJ Music Awards 2024 ceremony live, featuring memorable performances from Slimane and Amir. The following day, a new episode of Star Academy led to one student’s departure from the Dammarie-lès-Lys castle. Concurrently, TMC aired episodes of Columbo, while France 2 showcased the popular game show N’oubliez pas les paroles, hosted by Nagui.
What about Sunday, November 3rd? We take a look at some must-see evening programming, including two highly popular films, as well as a documentary highlighting current political affairs just two days before the American presidential elections.
Dive into the American Presidential Election!
Starting at 9:05 PM, France 5 will air the documentary The Fabric of Lies, which explores Republican Donald Trump’s strategies to win against Kamala Harris in his bid to reclaim the White House after losing to Joe Biden four years prior. This documentary particularly focuses on disinformation tactics enhanced by new AI technologies that anyone with some training could potentially use to sway voters. Trump is taking every possible measure to secure a victory, supported by his spouse, who has just released her autobiography detailing their meeting several years ago.
While some astrologers claim to know which candidate will prevail, polls do not indicate a clear winner for either side. This uncertainty is magnified by the seven pivotal ‘swing states’ that have historically fluctuated between Republican and Democratic candidates. The results will be revealed on November 5th!
Suspense and Action on the Top Two Channels
In a few minutes’ interval, TF1 will premiere Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, directed by Sam Raimi. This Marvel blockbuster stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the iconic Stephen Strange. A sequel to Spider-Man: No Way Home, the film thrusts the hero into the multiverse, where he faces the formidable Scarlet Witch in an unprecedented battle. Released in theaters in 2022, it was well-received, attracting over three million viewers in France alone. Both audiences and critics praised it, leading to six awards and numerous nominations at various ceremonies.
On a different but equally gripping note, the police thriller November by Cédric Jimenez will air directly against Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at 9:10 PM on France 2. This film, released the same year, focuses on the investigation that followed the November 13, 2015, attacks. Featuring a stellar cast including Jean Dujardin, Anaïs Demoustier, Sandrine Kiberlain, and Jérémie Renier, the film was shot over three months across France, Belgium, and Greece. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022 and received multiple nominations at the César Awards. November is undoubtedly a film worth watching or revisiting, given how profoundly the tragic events at Bataclan resonated in collective memory.