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The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes
PARIS -- PARIS (AP) — Brigitte Bardot lounged barefoot on a Saint-Tropez beach, drawing languorous puffs from her cigarette. Another actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo, swaggered down the Champs-Élysées with smoke curling from his defiant lips, capturing a generation's restless rebellion. In France, cigarettes were never just cigarettes — they were cinematic statements, flirtations and rebellions wrapped in rolling paper. Yet beginning July 1, if Bardot and Belmondo's iconic film scenes were repeated in real life, they would be subject to up to €135 ($153) in fines. After glamorizing tobacco for decades, France is preparing for its most sweeping smoking ban yet. The new restrictions, announced by Health Minister Catherine Vautrin, will outlaw smoking in virtually all outdoor public areas where children may gather, including beaches, parks, gardens, playgrounds, sports venues, school entrances and bus stops. 'Tobacco must disappear where there are children,' Vautrin told French media. The freedom to smoke 'stops where children's right to breathe clean air starts." France will ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests and some other public areas as part of a national anti-tobacco plan presented by the health minister on Tuesday. Tobacco products cause 75,000 avoidable deaths a year in France, Minister of Health and Prevention Aurélien Rousseau said on BFM television. The government will introduce legislation at the start of next year to enlarge the scope of places where fines can be levied for smoking, he said. 'Beaches, parks, around schools -– lots of places had started these experiments and now, it's true, we're heading to a general rule to show our determination,' he said. Legislators also intend to outlaw single-use disposable e-cigarettes, with an initial vote on a draft law to ban them expected in the National Assembly next month. 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The Associated Press Careers Advertise with us Contact Us Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information CA Notice of Collection More From AP News About AP News Values and Principles AP's Role in Elections AP Leads AP Definitive Source Blog AP Images Spotlight Blog AP Stylebook Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. twitter instagram facebook notification icon">public health priorities, it also signals a deeper cultural shift. Smoking has defined identity, fashion and cinema here for so long that the new measure feels like a quiet French revolution in a country whose relationship with tobacco is famously complex. According to France's League Against Cancer, over 90 percent of French films from 2015 to 2019 featured smoking scenes — more than double the rate in Hollywood productions. Each French movie averaged nearly three minutes of on-screen smoking, effectively the same exposure as six 30-second television ads. Cinema has been particularly influential. Belmondo's rebellious smoker in Jean-Luc Godard 's 'Breathless' became shorthand for youthful defiance worldwide. Bardot's cigarette smoke wafted through 'And God Created Woman,' symbolizing unbridled sensuality. Yet this glamorization has consequences. According to France's public health authorities, around 75,000 people die from tobacco-related illnesses each year. Although smoking rates have dipped recently — fewer than 25% of French adults now smoke daily, a historic low — the habit remains stubbornly embedded, especially among young people and the urban chic. France's relationship with tobacco has long been fraught with contradiction. Air France did not ban smoking on all its flights until 2000, years after major U.S. carriers began phasing it out in the late 1980s and early '90s. The delay reflected a country slower to sever its cultural romance with cigarettes, even at 35,000 feet. Strolling through the stylish streets of Le Marais, the trendiest neighborhood in Paris, reactions to the smoking ban ranged from pragmatic acceptance to nostalgic defiance. 'It's about time. I don't want my kids growing up thinking smoke is romantic,' said Clémence Laurent, a 34-year-old fashion buyer, sipping espresso at a crowded café terrace. 'Sure, Bardot made cigarettes seem glamorous. But Bardot didn't worry about today's warnings on lung cancer.' At a nearby boutique, vintage dealer Luc Baudry, 53, saw the ban as an attack on something essentially French. 'Smoking has always been part of our culture. Take away cigarettes and what do we have left? Kale smoothies?' he scoffed. Across from him, 72-year-old Jeanne Lévy chuckled throatily, her voice deeply etched — she said — by decades of Gauloises. 'I smoked my first cigarette watching Jeanne Moreau,' she confessed, eyes twinkling behind vintage sunglasses. 'It was her voice — smoky, sexy, lived-in. Who didn't want that voice?' Indeed, Jeanne Moreau's gravelly, nicotine-scraped voice transformed tobacco into poetry itself, immortalized in classics such as François Truffaut's 'Jules et Jim.' Smoking acquired an existential glamour that made quitting unimaginable for generations of French smokers. France's new law mirrors broader European trends. Britain, Spain and Sweden have all implemented significant smoking bans in public spaces. Sweden outlawed smoking in outdoor restaurant terraces, bus stops and schoolyards back in 2019. Spain extended its bans to café terraces, spaces still exempt in France—at least for now. an electronic cigarette that is still exempt from the new ban and shrugged.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Om Raut BREAKS SILENCE on why Dhanush was best choice to play Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Dhanush will showcase the life and works of the Missile Man of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, in a biopic titled Kalam. The movie was recently announced at the Festival de Cannes 2025 and will be directed by Adipurush fame Om Raut. Om Raut reveals why Dhanush was picked to play the role In a recent interview, filmmaker Om Raut highlighted why he found Dhanush as the perfect choice to portray Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on-screen. He emphasized that for a biopic on such an exemplary leader, just showing his life and work is not enough, but his vision, spiritual journey and teachings also need equal representation. Om then added that Dhanush fit the bill perfectly for all the requirements since he can pull off that intellectual aura on-screen. In his words, 'I don't think there could have been a better choice than Dhanush to bring this spiritual and intellectual depth to life on screen. He is the perfect fit, and on behalf of my entire team, I thank him for choosing to be a part of this important project.' Om Raut reveals being deeply inspired by APJ Kalam Om Raut revealed that the seed of the idea to make such a project came to him naturally since he's always remained deeply inspired by the visionary leader. Om Raut faced backlash for attempting a biopic on Abdul Kalam Coming back to Om, the director had faced a lot of flak in his last project, Adipurush, which fell flat and was declared a box office dud. And now that he announced working on such a biopic, a lot of criticism came his way from audiences on social media. Netizens expressed how the attempt could go completely wrong, as he is helming the project. Dhanush's work front In other news, Dhanush has a pretty interesting lineup of films ahead. These include Sekhar Kammula's Kuberaa and his own directed film Idly Kadai. Additionally, he's already shooting for Aanand L. Rai's Tere Ishk Mein, co-starring Kriti Sanon.
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Cate Blanchett In A Classic Black Gown Sets Cannes 2025 Fashion Goals Pretty Damn High
Hollywood star, Cate Blanchett's fashion choices are always on point. This time, the Black Bag actress redefined the meaning of classic silhouettes in a simple yet striking black gown. Cate wore a Louis Vuitton ensemble for her Cannes Film Festival 2025 appearance, and it was nothing short of a vintage wonder. The outfit featured a form-fitting silhouette and a statement cape. The sleeveless design with a high neckline accentuated her arms and shoulders. The fabric, appearing smooth and slightly shiny, added to its sophisticated appeal. Also Read: Cannes 2018: A Rainbow Skirt On The Red Carpet? Cate Blanchett Made It Happen A standout feature that caught our eye was the dramatic black tulle and lace train attached to the back of the dress. It cascaded gracefully down the iconic red carpeted Cannes stairs. Overall, the ensemble exuded high fashion and glamour that was tailor made for a red-carpet moment. Cate Blanchett embraced minimalism in her red carpet ready outfit but delivered maximal impact through her elegance and confidence. Adding a touch of contrast to her monotone look was a pair of gold earrings. For makeup, she opted for a natural and understated style with flawless skin, subtle eye makeup and a soft, natural lip colour that framed her face beautifully. Her hair was styled in a sleek, side-parted bob, neatly combed back to seal her alluring look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Festival de Cannes (@festivaldecannes) Cate Blanchett always makes sure to make heads turn with her impeccable style. Previously at the Golden Globes 2025 too, she walked the red carpet in a customised Louis Vuitton gold sequin gown. She accessorised the gown with a pair of hoop earrings and styled her hair in a sleek bob. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cate blanchett (@cate_blanchettofficial) Be it super glam or understated elegance, count on Cate Blanchett for winning red carpet fashion moments especially at the Cannes 2025.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Alia Bhatt's hairstylist lost all his bags and hair kits before her Cannes debut, borrowed ‘stuff' from others
Did you love Alia Bhatt's debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival? Apart from the breathtaking Schiaparelli ensemble, Alia's neat, twisted bun was one of the head-turning additions to her red carpet look. Celebrity hairstylist Amit Thakur is the person behind the hairdo and he created the masterpiece after facing many problems. Also Read | Alia Bhatt is a posh, perfect Flapper Girl with a twist in stunning 2nd look for Cannes Film Festival in Armani Prive On May 24, Amit took to Instagram to share the ordeal he faced before Alia Bhatt's debut. He wrote, 'From an 8 hour delayed flight to @klm @airfrance losing all my bags and hair kit, we made it to @festivaldecannes.' He also revealed that though he lost the hair kit, he managed to style Alia's hair by borrowing products from Christophe Pujol, a fellow hair and make-up artist present at Cannes. 'Thank you for letting me use your stuff,' he wrote in the caption. A post shared by Amit Thakur (@amitthakur_hair) Amit's post featured pictures and videos of Alia getting ready before her red carpet debut, which had a close-up look at her hair. He also posted a clip of Alia walking the Festival de Cannes red carpet. The hairdo in question is a centre-parted, pulled-back look styled with loads of gel to create a twisted bun. A few strands styled in soft twirls in the front rounded off the look. Alia wore a custom Schiaparelli long off-the-shoulder bustier gown in ecru Chantilly lace embroidered with organza and enamel flowers and with ruffles in ivory mousseline, crepeline, organza and tulle at the bottom. The dress has a sweetheart neckline, a corseted bodice, a layered skirt, a long train, and ties at the back to cinch the ensemble. Alia wore the gown with pearl and diamond earrings and cocktail rings. Meanwhile, for makeup, she chose her signature minimal makeup look, including feathered brows, glittering pink eye shadow, flushed cheeks, glowing highlighter, glossy pink lips, winged eyeliner and mascara-adorned lashes.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘You were worth the wait,' say fans as Alia Bhatt lights up Cannes in Schiaparelli; hawk-eyed netizens spot ‘nazar ka tika' behind her ear
After days of speculation amid rising geo-political tensions, Alia Bhatt put doubts surrounding her attendance at rest by finally making her Cannes Film Festival debut last night. Bhatt attended the closing ceremony in custom Schiaparelli haute couture. The ensemble featured a corseted bodice, a cinched waist and intricate white floral embroidered detailing along the expanse of the fabric. A layered tulle train added a touch of drama to her look. Bhatt kept the rest of her look neat with a slick back updo, and curled tendrils gelled to her forehead. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, she opted for pearl studs from Birdhichand Jewellers, a peachy eyeshadow and blushed cheeks, pairing the outfit with custom heels from Rene Caovilla. Speaking at media interactions, she said, 'There's something absolutely special about firsts — and I'm so excited to make my Festival de Cannes debut this year, an iconic celebration of cinema and self-expression. It is such an honour to represent L'Oréal Paris at the Festival with this year's theme, 'Lights, Beauty and Action.' To me, beauty is about celebrating individuality, confidence and self-worth. It's limitless, it's unique. I'm proud to stand with a brand that celebrates every woman's journey and empowers them to shine in their own light.' Setting the Internet abuzz, Bhatt walked the carpet with the confidence of a seasoned Cannes attendee. Fans poured their love in the comments underneath videos and posts. While one user said, 'Stayed up so that I could watch these pictures as soon as you post, you look gorgeous. You were worth the wait!🔥❤️,' another wrote, 'How can someone look so gorgeous without any effort.. Ur totally worth it.' Hawk-eyed netizens even spotted a kaala tika behind Bhatt's ear, popularly considered a symbol to ward off evil and negative energy in Hindu custom. For her second red carpet appearance, the Raazi actor slipped into a sculpted black Armani Privé gown to attend the L'Oréal Lights On Women Award ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival. A bejewelled hairnet and matching dark blue sapphire drop earrings and ring completed her red carpet glam. Bhatt's signature soft glam, nude lips and feathered brows kept the palate clean and let the outfit do all the talking. Alia's look was dedicated to the L'Oréal Paris initiative that started back in 2021 to honour promising female short filmmakers as part of their annual award event that takes place in the French Riviera every year. According to the website, 'The award attempts to create a path for women in film to advance their careers while also addressing the industry's under-representation of women.' While some fans were absolutely floored by her appearances at the French Riviera, calling her the 'Principal of the university off SERVING LOOKS,' others critiqued her signature bare faced look: 'Alia looks stunning but she should really ditch the clean girl look sometimes..a bold lip for this look would've been stunning,' said an Instagram user. We can't wait to see what the Bollywood diva has in store for future red carpet moments.
