René DE CECCATTY

René de Ceccatty has published several biographical essays that echo his own personal preoccupations, through the destinies of Pasolini, Leopardi, Sade, Sibilla Aleramo and Maria Callas. He is also the author of a novel in which the imaginary blends with his life. He published with Flammarion a biography of Alberto Moravia (2010), Noir souci (2011), Raphaël et Raphaël (2012) and Un renoncement (2013) on Greta Garbo. He is also a critic, playwright and translator of Italian and Japanese, and is an editor at Editions du Seuil.

He will be present:

Sat April 16 / 3pm - Le Point de Vue - Viva Italia Program
AN AUTHOR / A COMPOSER
Meeting with Rene de Ceccatty & Bruno Coulais
Rene de Ceccatty, through his multiple hats - writer, editor, translator, playwright - is one of the greatest transmitters of Italian literature in France. He has a passionate relationship with music that is reflected in his work and in his artistic collaborations. Among these, his work with the composer - winner of 3 Césars - Bruno Coulais, creator of film music such as Microcosmos, Les choristes or Le Peuple migrateur. On the occasion of the festival, they will talk about everything that brings them together.

Sun 17 April / 4:30 pm - Théâtre du Casino Barrière - Viva Italia program
LETTERS FROM ITALY : PIER PAOLO PASOLINI
Musical reading with Fanny Cottençon, Antonio Interlandi & Mathieu El Fassi
Pier Paolo Pasolini is without question one of the major writers of 20th century Italy. Novelist, poet, filmmaker, playwright, he has built a dense and complex work. A tumultuous life which is reflected in his correspondence, which also reveals another facet of the character: the Pasolini songwriter.
With the support of the Fondation d'Entreprise La Poste.