The Algerians were revolutionsists, they wanted land. France offered to let them be integrated into France. They told France, to hell with Fance, they wanted some land, not some France.
Frances: Do I look old to you? Benji: No. Yes. Frances: How old? Benji: Older than I am. Frances: Older than 27? Benji: No. 27 is old, though.
Having viewed Europe as an extension and projection of itself, France now finds Europe developing a mind and identity of its own which embraces France but is not controlled by France.
If an Internet company steals content, they shut it down. And let me tell you, Apple France, Yahoo France or Google France, none of them have gone out of business.
I consider myself a 'local' actor in France. I started out in France, I went to drama school in France and the French film community was very welcoming to me when I was a young actress.
Andy: So what do you do? Frances: Eh... It's kinda hard to explain. Andy: Because what you do is complicated? Frances: Eh... Because I don't really do it.
Frances Stevens: Even in this light, I can tell where your eyes are looking. [fireworks] Frances Stevens: Look, John. Hold them. Diamonds... The only thing in the world you can't resist. Then tell me you don't know what I'm talking about. [fireworks]...
I love France. France is a nice place.
Frances: I'm not messy, I'm busy.
France cannot be France without greatness.
France has lost a battle. But France has not lost the war
Frances: I'm too tall to marry.
Frances: I have trouble leaving places.
Frances: We are like a lesbian couple.
John Robie: Miss Stevens? Frances Stevens: Yes, Mr. Burns? John Robie: You know what I think? Frances Stevens: About what? John Robie: You. Frances Stevens: I don't really care.
France has more need of me than I have need of France.
A hundred francs! Oh, dear me! It is worth millions of francs, my child. But my -- dealer -- here tells me that in fact a picture is worth only what someone will give for it. How much money do you have?" Julia took out her purse and counted. "Four fr...
Dube: Aah, that is a fine cigar, sir! Paul Rusesabagina: This is a Cohiba cigar. Each one is worth 10,000 francs. Dube: 10,000 francs? Paul Rusesabagina: Yes, yes. But it is worth more to me than 10,000 francs. Dube: What do you mean, sir? Paul Ruses...
In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.
Tout s’achète : l’amour, l’art, la planète Terre, vous, moi.
Frances: Sometimes it's good to do what you're supposed to do when you're supposed to do it.