Uncle Francois Wants Movie Fans
From Times Staff Reports
Popcorn now comes in camouflaged pots in French cinemas. With conscription on its way out, the army is turning to moviegoers to try to recruit soldiers.
The cartons, with cinematic shots of soldiers in action, hit cinemas late last month.
France scrapped conscription in 1996. “Today . . . the situation has changed,” the army said in a statement. “It is up to the army to make contact with young French people.”
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