Discover the book Romanian Dolls in the presence of its author Marie Khazrai, novelist and coach for female leaders. Her first novel offers a different perspective on incest and seeks a truth that discourse conceals. The sentences move in all directions to try to bring truth to the surface. The event centers on the author's work and book, accompanied by readings of excerpts and a time for exchange and questions with the audience.
On stage, her foot breaks and her career is interrupted, leaving her without a compass. Bad luck? Destiny? The needle gone mad always points to the same north: Romania, her mother's homeland. So, it's decided. She will make the journey with her to the farm where her grandmother and aunt live. For six days, she will investigate. But in this village ravaged by communism, she is led astray. Poisoners, ogres, vampires: the confidences turn into tales and a hundred years of Romanian history join the dance. Because these women seem connected by one thing. It's called savagery and inhabits each of their bodies. TW: domestic violence, incest, sexual violence, violence against women, family trauma. Context of violence and persecution under communist regime Event schedule: - 3pm-4pm: Discussions about the novel Romanian Dolls, at Les Avrils Editions - 4pm-4:30pm: Q&A with the audience followed by a book signing and informal exchanges The book will be available for sale at 22€ thanks to the Flora Lit bookstore present on site. Accessibility: - Event accessible with wheelchair-accessible facilities and restrooms. - Live subtitling and French sign language interpretation available upon registration. - FFP2 masks available at the entrance. This event is part of an anniversary celebration to mark the association's 10th anniversary. Unmuzzled, The Aliennes celebrate their 10 years! To extend the day, The Aliennes invite you to celebrate the association's creation! Far from patriarchal gazes and narratives, female artists and gender minorities explore monstrosity, transformation, and imagination to create their own spaces of inspiration. Book club, podcast club, panel discussion, stand-up comedy, cabaret, and DJ set follow one after another, to showcase the work and creations of the invited artists for this engaged celebration. Artists & speakers: Chloé Thibaud, Habibitch, Thérèse, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Kreature, Dommage, Vickies, Paola Paci, Marie Khazrai, Dydy Vulgus. Ticketing for events from 8pm: https://shotgun.live/fr/events/demuselees-les-aliennes-10-ans Information about the association The Aliennes: The Aliennes is a feminist and cultural association created in 2016. The association's mission is to change the representation of women and gender minorities in society through culture. To do this, we organize feminist cultural events to celebrate the creativity of women and gender minorities, while also raising public awareness about gender equality through playful and accessible actions. We are committed to establishing a climate of optimism, enthusiasm, and collective intelligence in all our actions.
Source: paris.fr — photo: @Les Avrils