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Ben Pengilly, a British producer specializing in vertical miniseries, recently posted on LinkedIn claiming to have created "the first ever vertical in Europe." In other words, he presents himself as a pioneer of the genre on a continental scale. Perhaps he simply confused the UK with Europe, but this assertion deserves to be put into perspective. The expansion of vertical drama (or duanju) in Europe is not the work of a single man, but results from a constellation of parallel

On Facebook, the page "Sous le ciel de Paris" (Under the Paris Sky) has become a viral phenomenon, celebrating the beauty of the French capital. It publishes daily photos and videos offering a poetic perspective on Paris: the alleyways of Montmartre, the banks of the Seine at sunset, the interiors of historic cafés... This content resonates deeply with Paris lovers and generates massive engagement. The photo of the picturesque Rue de l'Abreuvoir in Montmartre is among the mos

The article published by 20 Minutes and signed by Camille Moretti is part of a now well-established "Duanjuphobic" trend: following the president of the CNC (National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image), some French media outlets, such as France Inter and Le Figaro , are approaching the phenomenon of vertical mini-series through the lens of mistrust, even suspicion. The format is becoming an object of concern rather than a subject for analysis. Nothing new, then: the s