Jean Dujardin defends the opening ceremony in the face of criticism

Jean Dujardin defends the opening ceremony in the face of criticism

Frank Fife/AFP French actor Jean Dujardin attends the opening ceremony of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France before the Group A match between France and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 8, 2023. (Photo by Frank Fife/AFP)

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Just days after the harsh criticism aimed at the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony last Friday, master of ceremonies and co-creator, actor Jean Dujardin, spoke out in its defense on Thursday 14 September.

sports – “I fell backwards.” Just days after the harsh criticism aimed at the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony last Friday, master of ceremonies and co-creator, actor Jean Dujardin, spoke out in its defense on Thursday 14 September.

“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.”the actor begins in the caption of A Instagram share Published at the end of the day.

“The second degree, which I always liked to use, was not understood and I regret it.”Jean Dujardin, who does not hide his bitterness, continues: “We should certainly have remembered that our country is widely criticized for its argumentative and ‘angry’ spirit. It is unfortunate that we could not escape it when there was such good will. »

The actor responds directly to several criticisms directed directly at the event: “Outdated” France in the 1950s? In 1954, France celebrated its first victory over the New Zealanders! “Rance France”? The opening ceremony is always the presentation to the rest of the world of the country in which it is held. »

And to add: “This concert should not have pitted us against each other, but 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. »

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