Event 34
Leïla Slimani in conversation with Isabel Navarro
Goncourt Prize winner 2016
Venue: Campus de Santa Cruz la Real, IE University, Sala Capitular
Moroccan journalist and writer Leïla Slimani has lived in France since her university days. After several years in journalism, she decided to focus on writing fiction Her first novel, Dans le jardin de l’ogre, published in 2014, explores female sexual addiction and was acclaimed by the critics. Her second novel, Chanson Douce, won France’s most prestigious literary prize. She talks to Isabel Navarro, Chief Editor of Mujer Hoy, and poet about her work, literary inspiration and influences. It is presented by Nicolas Kassianides, director of the Institut Français in Spain.
7pm. Exhibition opening of "Miradas que hablan"
"Regards qui parlent" aims to raise awareness about homeless children by allowing them to express themselves in different ways by providing them with educational material and games to boost their artistic skills and self-esteem. A joint initiative between Spanish artista DAUD and communication Company Griot.
There will be wine tasting offered by Pernod Ricard.
Simultaneous translation from French to Spanish
This event has taken place
Coorganised with the Fundación Tres Culturas and in collaboration with the Ministry in Charge of Moroccans Living Abroad and Migration Affairs, the Institut Français and the French Embassy in Spain, AC/E (Acción Cultural Española) and Pernod Ricard Winemaker
