School conflict over harassment allegations

A self-managed high school, where students and teachers make decisions through consultation, is facing internal division over sexual harassment allegations against a teacher. This situation has sparked intense debate within the school community and raised questions about how such issues are handled in a collaborative educational environment.

Threat to school's future

The regional education authority has warned that it may not renew the school's agreement with the National Education system. This potential loss of funding and official recognition adds pressure to the school, which relies on the agreement to operate and maintain its unique model of governance.

Inspiration for a performance

This real-life scenario inspired François Hien's performance, which draws on a similar event and involves performers in the writing process. The performance, set to run from 23 to 25 October 2026 at CENTQUATRE in Paris, explores themes of speech, intergenerational political engagement, and utopias.

Collaborative creative process

The project, similar to Hien's previous work La Crèche: Mechanics of a Conflict, presented in 2025 at CENTQUATRE-PARIS, involved workshops with participants who contributed their reflections and experiences to the narrative. This collaborative approach allows the performance to reflect diverse perspectives and experiences.

Contributions from multiple artists

The performance includes contributions from François Hien, Léa Porracchia, Flora Souchier, Sigolène Pétey, Laura Momet, and others in various roles such as writing, direction, costume design, and artistic direction. This collective effort aims to create a multifaceted exploration of the themes central to the performance.