Public Sénat program details

Public Sénat will broadcast the program Au bonheur des livres on Friday, 16 October, at 23:00. The show, hosted by Claire Chazal, will feature Delphine Horvilleur and Luz, focusing on the theme of "Writing against the ruins."

Delphine Horvilleur's book explored

Delphine Horvilleur will discuss her book Sermons under the rubble, published by Olivier Nora's publishing house. The book is based on sermons from 2023 to 2025 and examines how words can resist violence from the 7 October attacks and the war in Gaza.

Luz's personal journey in writing

Luz will present A diamond in the rubble, published in the "Ma nuit au musée" collection by Stock. The book reflects on Luz's personal recovery after the 7 January 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack, using writing and drawing to explore trauma and artistic rebirth.

Literature as a response to crisis

The program will include discussions on how literature helps navigate difficult times. Additional highlights include the adaptation of Julie Peyr's novel The missing of Argonnes for France 2, starting 4 November.

French television literary programming

France 5's The Great Library will feature discussions with authors such as Augustin Trapenard and Leïla Slimani, focusing on inheritance and family legacies. Vincent Lindon will discuss Victor Hugo's Les Misérables manuscripts and their cinematic adaptation.

Other notable programming

A documentary on Dracula will air on Arte, exploring the vampire's lasting influence since Bram Stoker's novel. The Great Library will also host writers discussing war, violence, and surveillance, with a special segment featuring Patrick Modiano.

New shows and adaptations

LCP will launch Conversation française on 25 September, featuring presidential candidate Édouard Philippe in dialogue with writer Olivier Norek. TV5MONDE will debut A country, a book in November, exploring contemporary Francophone literature.

Censorship and creative projects

Adèle Haenel's segment on Palestine in The Great Library was censored by France Télévisions, citing concerns about pluralism. Other projects include a preschool series The Band of Coccoloba on France 4 and a Netflix adaptation of The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow, set for release in October.