Already in 68, the strike had its representation
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:32 am
So what is the purpose of the images placed behind the one presenting the TV news? Its function is to "illustrate" the yellow vest conflict. It also introduces the possible report to follow. It provides information in itself and acts as a signal. However, this element among all those that make up the editorial production of a newspaper, has its history. A turbulent, sometimes dramatic history.
It began with what was modestly called the japan mobile database events . In 1968, France was experiencing student demonstrations and for the television of the time, showing what was happening immediately appeared as a problem that had to be resolved as quickly as possible. We know what happened. the censorship of reports decreed by a political power in disarray.
But it was also necessary to report on the workers' demonstrations. This power, which did not like to "see and hear" the protest marches, filmed extensively, thanks to a small group of journalists who remained faithful to their post, the deserted stations and factories. Emphasis was also placed on the gas pumps that were stormed, because the precious fuel was becoming scarce. Over the days, a lexicon gradually took shape. The image of the general shutdown became a sort of logo for "THE" strike in the style of May 68. A still image, fixed by political will, thus ended up becoming a lasting part of the vocabulary of television news. "The strike" had its representation. The photo of a place emptied of all activity now illustrated the social conflict.
It began with what was modestly called the japan mobile database events . In 1968, France was experiencing student demonstrations and for the television of the time, showing what was happening immediately appeared as a problem that had to be resolved as quickly as possible. We know what happened. the censorship of reports decreed by a political power in disarray.
But it was also necessary to report on the workers' demonstrations. This power, which did not like to "see and hear" the protest marches, filmed extensively, thanks to a small group of journalists who remained faithful to their post, the deserted stations and factories. Emphasis was also placed on the gas pumps that were stormed, because the precious fuel was becoming scarce. Over the days, a lexicon gradually took shape. The image of the general shutdown became a sort of logo for "THE" strike in the style of May 68. A still image, fixed by political will, thus ended up becoming a lasting part of the vocabulary of television news. "The strike" had its representation. The photo of a place emptied of all activity now illustrated the social conflict.