A unique short film entitled “The French Democracy,” created using Activision and Lionhead Studios’ game [i]The Movies[/i], has attracted international media attention since its release on November 22, 2005 on the [a] www.themoviesgame.com [aa]game’s website[/a]. The film, made by French designer Alex Chan, is a commentary on the social situation which led up to the recent riots in Paris and other French cities. First written about in The Washington Post, “The French Democracy” has since been featured on MTV.com, Business Week, and 20 Minutes — a French newspaper with a circulation of over 800,000.
Commenting on the media attention which the movie has attracted, Peter
Molyneux, Managing Director of Lionhead Studios said, “With [i]The Movies[/i] we wanted to make a game that allows anyone to easily express themselves by making a short film and posting them online to share with the world. Alex’s
film, which is absolutely terrific, really demonstrates the potential power
and impact that these films can have.”
The movie’s creator, Alex Chan added, “I did not expect such a reaction to
my little ‘home-made’ movie, but I have spread some human values that are
important to me. I’m very happy that ‘The French Democracy’ has moved so
many people, even if it is not always in a positive way. I’m very glad and
proud that this movie may help people to think a bit more.”