French Canada is a cultural mosaic that is still exploring its identity. Some French Canadians feel more American than French, while others feel more of an allegiance to their French roots. Somehow, a Quebecois nation is emerging out of all this, but not without some growing pains.
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Caption 30 [en]: I'll use colors in relation to the child's room. Caption 30 [fr]: je vais faire des couleurs en rapport avec la chambre de l'enfant.
In the first episode of this documentary on Quebec, a young Frenchman shares his impressions on Canada. As the interviewees in the film demonstrate, the Quebecois have conflicting attitudes toward the French—some see them as "snobs," while others see them as just "polite."
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Caption 78 [fr]: qui va regarder ça d'un œil... négatif. En France, oublie ça! Caption 78 [en]: who will look at that in a... negative way. In France, forget it!