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Writing Life – Annie Ernaux Through the Eyes of High School Students

2026Directed by Claire Simon

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Released: May 8, 2026
Runtime: 1h 30m

About Writing Life – Annie Ernaux Through the Eyes of High School Students

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Synopsis

A major figure in contemporary feminism and the first Frenchwoman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, Annie Ernaux is seen by many as a source of individual and collective emancipation, blending the intimate with the universal. Filmmaker Claire Simon has devoted an original portrait to her, giving students and teachers a voice.

Director: Claire Simon
Writer: Claire Simon
Original title: Écrire la vie - Annie Ernaux racontée par des lycéennes et des lycéens

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