Affaires mongoles
Robert Genoud, Matthias Sanderson
1999 - 51 min - DV Cam - Couleur - France

The general public has a watered-down image of ambassadors, a ready-made image of a courtier involved in intrigues in the wings. The function is characterised by its secretive nature and the protocol, ritual, prestige are external signs of recognition.
In this universe attached to its traditions and privileges, Jacques-Olivier Manent, French ambassador in Mongolia, clashes. Having trained in the States he is a new kind of ambassador. With his embassy on the Internet, he is a virtual ambassador.
He has nothing to hide in his activities and raises the question of the role of the ambassador today : what should his position be ?