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Hollis-Touré, Isabel. "The multidirectional memory of Charlie Hebdo." French Cultural Studies 27.(2016): 293–302. 
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Resource type: Journal Article
Language: en: English
Peer reviewed
DOI: 10.1177/0957155816648102
BibTeX citation key: HollisTour2016
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Categories: General
Keywords: "Charlie Hebdo", France, Memoria
Creators: Hollis-Touré
Collection: French Cultural Studies
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Abstract
This article will discuss notions and concepts of remembering in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attacks. Much has been written about the immediate response to the attacks, both commending the collective spirit of unity that defined the ‘marche républicaine’ of 11 January 2015, and criticising the alleged hypocrisy and cynicism of, most notably, the political figures that took to the streets that day, hand in hand. I will consider a selection of the memory practices that have emerged since then, notably on the anniversary of the event. This demonstration of memory provides key insights into the form and manner of remembering within a particular cultural group, but also reflects how the present moment is integral to our understanding of memory. The purpose of this article is to consider how official and non-official remembering of Charlie Hebdo can intertwine as well as pull in separate directions. A focus on the politics, the language, the aesthetics and the geography of commemorative activities in this article will enable an appreciation of the multidirectional character of remembering Charlie Hebdo.
  
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