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46 years after Marie Myriam’s victory, France still cherishes the dream of winning Eurovision. On the evening of Saturday May 13, La Zarra will try to enter the history of an event that goes beyond the framework of a simple competition.
A few hours before the final, Saturday May 13, French fans give voice to Liverpool (United Kingdom). The big song contest is also an opportunity to take out all the outfits. The watchword of the dress code: extravagance. “It’s Eurovision, everything is allowed“, enthuses a man. The United Kingdom hosts the event on behalf of Ukraine, which won the last edition. Russia is again banned from the competition.
The French among the favorites
For the past few days, rehearsals have been going on backstage. The bettor’s favorite is Sweden’s Loreen, who already won the competition in 2012. La Zarra, who represents France with Obviously, also seems to conquer the public. The last hours, however, a controversy came to cool the atmosphere. “The organizers refused to speak on video during the show, to guarantee the political neutrality of the contest“, reports journalist Ambroise Bouleis, special correspondent in London.
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