Theater

«Power fascinates ordinary people».»

By Ivan Garcia · 02 November 2023

They're ultra-rich, they're beautiful, and they own the world. It could be the start of a reality show or a sociological essay, but it's the subject of a show. Interview with Vincent Bonillo, director of «Haute Société».

Literature

In the footsteps of Jesus with Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt

By Ivan Garcia · August 16, 2023

The Franco-Belgian writer and playwright publishes «Le Défi de Jérusalem», a thought-provoking book in which he retraces his journey to the Holy Land. The book is more inspirational than inspiring, and even includes an afterword by Pope Francis.

Literature

Eugène, the inimitable storyteller

By Ivan Garcia · 16 June 2023

Following the publication of his new award-winning book, «Lettre à mon dictateur», we invited Swiss writer Eugène to join us for a conversation about him, based on memory and humor. Meet a funny storyteller.

Literature

Diving into the heart of Harlem with Colson Whitehead

By Ivan Garcia · 07 March 2023

With «Harlem Shuffle», American novelist Colson Whitehead delivers the tale of a black Harlem shopkeeper prey to the demons of his neighborhood. A breathtaking story.

Literature

«En salle», the other side of fast food 

By Ivan Garcia · November 29, 2022

Claire Baglin's debut novel is an intimate and insightful look at working in the world of fast-food chains.

Literature

When Eugène settles accounts with Nicolae Ceaușescu

By Ivan Garcia · October 18, 2022

In a letter to the Romanian dictator, the author recounts his relationship with the shadow that hung over his life...

World

«Le Grand Echiquier», a game between the United States and the world

By Ivan Garcia · 06 October 2022

Zbiegniew Brzezinski is one of the great American strategists of the Cold War. His magnum opus, The Grand Chessboard. America and the Rest of the World, sheds light on American foreign policy towards Russia and Asia even today.

Literature

«La Sainte Touche» or the praise of resourcefulness

By Ivan Garcia · 06 September 2022

L’histoire d’un jeune fugueur enrôlé comme associé d’un épicier peu recommandable. Un récit drôle qui met en évidence le courage...

Literature

When objects bear witness to a separation

By Ivan Garcia · 02 September 2022

Le premier roman d’Odile Cornuz, Fusil, retrace l’histoire d’un couple en évoquant les objets qui ont marqué leur quotidien, de...