''Des racines et des ailes'' (meaning "roots and wings") is a

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television documentary series, created by

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and Patrick Charles in

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in 1997. ''Des racines et des ailes'' is broadcast two Wednesdays per month on the

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television network and is rebroadcast on TV5. De Carolis hosted the series until he was appointed

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of French

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broadcaster

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in July 2005. Since September 2014, the programme has been hosted by

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Concept

''Des racines et des ailes'' is based on the dual concept of "neighbourhood" and "world view"; "neighbourhood", since episodes of ''Des racines et des ailes'' are produced in a single city, place or community chosen for its uniqueness, and "world view", since it deals with aspects of the society of France and of other countries. Since 2001 a number of special editions of ''Des racines et des ailes'' have dealt with French or European art cities, museums, an historical location or a period in French or European history. To this end, the series has been able to enlist the cooperation of French heritage associations and the Musées de France.

External links

Des Racines & des Ailes on imdb

''Des racines et des ailes''
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