France 5 to air new La Grande Librairie episode
On October 14, 2026, France 5 will broadcast a new edition of La Grande Librairie, a popular literary discussion show. The episode will be hosted by Augustin Trapenard and feature authors Leïla Slimani, Christine Angot, Emma Marsantes, and Boris Bergmann.Themes of identity and legacy to be explored
The discussion will center on themes of inheritance, legacy, and identity. Topics will include the impact of names, the weight of past actions, and the absence of a father, reflecting on how these elements shape personal and collective identity.Vincent Lindon to engage with Les Misérables manuscripts
Vincent Lindon, who will portray Jean Valjean in the upcoming film adaptation of Les Misérables, will participate in a related event at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. He will engage with the original manuscripts of Victor Hugo’s novel.Film adaptation of Les Misérables set for October 14 release
The film adaptation of Les Misérables, directed by Fred Cavayé, is scheduled for release on October 14, 2026. Lindon’s portrayal of Jean Valjean will bring the central character from Hugo’s literary masterpiece to the screen.Leïla Slimani to debut in theatrical writing
Leïla Slimani, winner of the 2016 Prix Goncourt for Chanson douce, will debut in theatrical writing with Résurrection, a stage adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s 1899 novel. The play will be presented at the Théâtre de Lorient (CDN).Play explores themes of guilt and redemption
Résurrection follows the story of a powerful and hedonistic man who seeks redemption for past abuse and abandonment. The play raises questions about forgiveness in a world marked by injustice and absurdity.Christine Angot’s new book reflects on identity and name
Christine Angot’s new book, Je change de nom, discusses her decision to reclaim the surname Schwartz. The work reflects on personal and political themes related to women and marginalized groups within a bourgeois and patriarchal social order.Emma Marsantes’ novel examines inherited suffering
Emma Marsantes’ N’efface pas mes cercles delves into the reasons behind her mother’s suicide. The novel explores the lives of four generations of women affected by patriarchal violence and questions how to break free from inherited burdens of suffering.Boris Bergmann’s book explores father-child relationship
Boris Bergmann’s Minotaure is an autobiographical exploration of his relationship with his father, who abandoned him at birth. Bergmann recently visited Franklin College in Lille to discuss Le Père Goriot by Balzac with students.Event includes contributions from local booksellers
The event will also feature contributions from local booksellers, with a focus on the bookstore "L’Encre Sympathique" in Amboise. Estelle Dohin Bayle, a former SNCF engineer, will share her passion for literature at the bookstore.
