Virginie Despentes

Virginie Despentes is the author, among others, of Baise-moi (1993, adapted to film and co-directed with Coralie-Trinh Thi), Les jolies choses (1998), Teen Spirit (2002), Bye bye Blondie (2004, adapted to film by the author), King Kong Théorie (2006), Apocalypse bébé (2010, Prix Renaudot).

She will be present:

Sat April 16 / 7:30 pm - Villa Le Cercle Program Dans le vent
AND THE WINNER IS...
Presentation of the literary prize of the city of Deauville in the presence of the members of the jury and the authors of the selection.
Reading of an excerpt from the winning text by Anne-Marie Philipe
Since January, the 12 members of the jury have been working on the books selected for the City Prize. They invite you to discover their choice. Come and listen to their words and discover this year's winner: Virginie Despentes. The award ceremony will be followed by a reading of the winning text by actress Anne-Marie Philipe.

Sun April 17 / 3:30 pm - Villa Le Cercle-Program Dans le vent
WRITING MUSIC
Meeting with the authors of the Prix de la Ville
Meet the authors selected for the 2016 Prix de la Ville de Deauville. Discover how music inspires them in their writing and in their lives. From classical music to jazz, rock and world music, they all share an insatiable appetite for notes.