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

2025

HistoryDocumentaryDrama

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.

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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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Fabrice Luchini

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