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Omar Sy recently coauthored the book Come on, Let’s Talk with journalist Elsa Vigoureux. During the book’s presentation, the actor voiced his personal concern about the rise of far-right ideologies and individualism in France. He took the opportunity during his appearance on Quotidien, hosted by Yann Barthès, to criticize the lack of values in today’s society.
He warned about people who spread hatred and try to resurrect a “France of the past,” referring to those who once led the country into dark periods. Sy stressed the importance of collective vigilance.
The actor, who has also worked in Hollywood, also called for shared responsibility. He criticizes the current tendency of individuals, including in politics, to talk only about their own problems, forgetting, in his view, the common good.
Omar Sy wanted to make the case for a return to solidarity and togetherness. He even encourages people to “bring back recess” and to “hold hands,” in a call for unity and cooperation. These comments come just before the European elections. The actor has already received broad support from rather left-leaning political figures. Not sure everyone will be happy about that…