Book adaptation unveiled

La Vie matérielle is the original adaptation of a collection of about fifty texts published in 1987, offering a personal and artistic account of Marguerite Duras's life.

Content and style

Marguerite Duras shares her experiences with humor, audacity, and occasional carefreeness, covering topics like her childhood in Indochina, relationships, feminism, and her views on injustice and fame, without holding back.

No prior knowledge needed

The work does not require familiarity with Duras's other works, making it accessible to newcomers who wish to explore the life of this major 20th-century writer.

Theatrical production details

The production, titled La Vie matérielle, features text by Marguerite Duras, directed by William Mesguich, with Catherine Artigala in the distribution. It is produced by Passage Production.

Performance schedule

The performance runs from December 3 to December 20, 2026, at the Théâtre de l'Epée de Bois, La Cartoucherie, Vincennes, with a duration of 1 hour.