The mass uptake of online streaming, and the fact binge-watching has become an internationally beloved pastime, has seen big budget TV shows become the norm. And as foreign-language shows grow in popularity, French contributions to screens worldwide are gaining notoriety.

Over a quarter of internet use is currently in the English language, but that will have to change in order for the next billion users to come online. In India, where 90% of people don’t speak English, the majority believe digital content in local languages is more reliable.

French-made goods have never been more desirable, and over 95% of French people see buying French products as a ‘citizen act’. But what has led them to care quite so much about local production? And do foreign brands still have a place in French people’s hearts?

In Brazil, where watching TV is the primary form of leisure for 81% of the population, streaming services are thriving. Looke, a home-grown provider, has been gaining ground in the market, but how is it managing to compete against the might of international players like Netflix?