After controversy, Jean Dujardin left

This start to the Rugby World Cup has had its share of controversy. Aside from the organizational obstacles, such as problems with access to the stadiums or the national anthem, the opening ceremony at the Stade de France was heavily criticized on social networks, but also in the media. “Corrupt France”especially labeled daily launch Directed by Jean Dujardin. touches Amid the flood of grievances, the French actor broke his silence on Thursday through a long message that he posted on his Instagram account.

“I fell backwards. I never thought that my participation in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup would provoke such a deluge of political and media commentary… We wanted it to be beautiful, we wanted it to be festive, we wanted it to be so. We had fun imagining it. We shared All together, volunteers, craftsmen and artists, happy to prepare it with everyone’s enjoyment in mind. We wanted to celebrate our country, our knowledge and the history of rugby. “Outdated” France in the 1950s? It was precisely in 1954 that France celebrated its first victory over the New Zealanders! »Jean Dujardin remembers.

“This party wasn’t supposed to pit us against each other, it was supposed to bring us together.”

“France Rance”? The opening ceremony is always the presentation to the rest of the world where the famous event is held, He completed. We are indeed also a country of hats, gastronomy, culture, education, and no offense to some…the second degree that I always liked to use was not understood and I regret it. »

Jean Dujardin concludes his letter: ” We should certainly have remembered that our country is widely criticized for its controversial and “angry” spirit. It is unfortunate that we could not escape it when there was such good intention. This party shouldn’t have pitted us against each other, it should have brought us together. I am an artist, and I will not be the standard bearer for any party. I will leave you to settle your affairs among yourselves. I wanted it to be a celebration of openness, sharing, and joy. I keep these beautiful feelings warm. Come on, blue ones! »