For its 23rd edition, the Mouans-Sartoux Book Fair takes place from October 1st to 3rd, 2010. As the state of the planet remains a concern, along with violations of freedoms and injustices against women, Marie-Louise Gourdon, the Book Festival’s Commissioner, has chosen to dedicate this edition to “states of emergency.”
During three days, visitors will have the opportunity to attend exhibitions, over 50 debates, and conferences animated by philosophers, sociologists, historians, scientists, and writers. Notable guests such as Florence Aubenas, Jean-François Kahn, and Guy Bedos will be present. Among the authors present at the Festival are Giovani Cattabriga, Grazia Verasani, and Bernardo Carvalho, who is also the president of the Festival. This gathering is also cinematographic, and numerous films, such as “Oceans” by Jacques Perrin, will be screened.
This festival also caters to children. It features the largest space dedicated to children’s literature in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. As every year, the Book Festival organizes the Pitchouns Prize, rewarding a book designed, written, and illustrated by children. This year, the award ceremony takes place on October 1st at 11 am at the “Beau livre” space.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 Program
Subject to modifications
– 9 am – Film The White Ribbon by Michael Haneke – (for high school students) – (Strada 2) followed by an intervention by Daniel Rocchia.
– 9:30 am – ARTE Film The Mystery of the Disappearance of Bees by Mark Daniels – (middle and high school) – (Strada 3) followed by a presentation by a beekeeper at the MIP (former Bastide du parfumeur).
– 1 pm – Film Of Gods and Men by Xavier Beauvois – (middle and high school) – (Strada 2) followed by an intervention by Daniel Rocchia.
– 2 pm – Film Freedom by Tony Gatlif – (middle and high school) – (Strada 3)
– 8 pm – Opening night of the Festival: screening of the film Of Gods and Men by Xavier Beauvois in the presence of Daniel Rocchia, film critic – (Strada 1)
Friday, October 1st
– From 10 am to 4:30 pm – Animated workshops for youth (registered schools and colleges)
– Writing workshops and meetings with authors and illustrators
– Stories: Flora Berger
– Cinema: Laban and Labolina, The Daring Little Tailor, Jiburo & Festival Visits
– 10 am – Meeting around a reading of “Morning Brown” by the “Miranda” association in the presence of Franck Pavloff – (primarily for middle and high school) – (Léo Lagrange Room)
– 11 am – Presentation of the 19th Pitchouns Prize, Michèle Bonsignour Prize – (Café Beaux livres)
– 1:30 pm – Meeting with Françoise Martinetti on children’s rights in today’s society (primarily for middle and high school) – (Léo Lagrange Room)
– 2 pm – Meeting with Gary Victor, Colette Guedj – (Literary Café and Café Beaux livres)
– 2 pm – Film Cleveland vs. Wall Street by Jean-Stéphane Bron – (for high school students) – (Strada 2)
– 2 pm – ARTE Film Waste, the Nuclear Nightmare by Eric Guéret (middle and high school)
– (Strada 3) followed by a meeting with Jean-François Narbonne
– 3 pm – Nadia Kaci + Catherine Cabrol and visit of the exhibit Women’s Wounds – (Literary Café);
– 4 pm – Readings – Miranda Theater Association with authors Danielle Vioux.
Friday, October 1st, 2010
– 9 am – Film The White Ribbon by Michael Haneke – (for high school students) – (Strada 2) followed by an intervention by Daniel Rocchia.
– 9:30 am – ARTE Film The Mystery of the Disappearance of Bees by Mark Daniels – (middle and high school) – (Strada 3) followed by a presentation by a beekeeper at the MIP (former Bastide du parfumeur).
– 1 pm – Film Of Gods and Men by Xavier Beauvois – (middle and high school) – (strada 2) followed by an intervention by Daniel.
– 2 pm – Film Freedom by Tony Gatlif – (middle and high school) – (strada 3)
– 8 pm – Opening night of the Festival: screening the film Of Gods and Men by Xavier Beauvois in the presence of Daniel Rocchia, film critic – (strada 1)
– 23rd Moderators of meetings and debates: Serge Moati (France 5), Pierre-Marc De Biasi (France Culture, Le Magazine littéraire), Aliette Armel (Le Magazine littéraire), François Aubel (Literary Magazine), Marie-Madeleine Rigopoulos (France Inter), Samuel Humez (France 2), Thierry Leclère (Télérama), Thierry Brun (Politis), Patrick Piro (Politis), Geneviève Azam (Politis), Gérard Camy, Loïc Thébaux, Stephan Bensa, Michel Seyrat, Michel Serpin, Yves Ughes, Alain Freixe, Marie-Jo Freixe, Raphaël Monticelli, Françoise Oriot, Jean-Marie Barnaud, Mireille Dalmasso, Jeanne Bastide… Damien Luce and Sylvia Scantamburlo – (Aquarium Médiathèque)
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
The rest of the days follow similarly in detail with various meetings, films, and debates scheduled throughout the scheduled rooms and spaces, along with moderators and notable guests across different areas of literature, cinema, and societal topics. Each session is filled with enrichments and discussions dedicated to the theme of “states of emergency,” a timely reflection on current global issues that affect human rights, environmental concerns, and social justice. Various films and discussions tackle these themes by exploring historical and contemporary narratives, engaging the audience with the intellect, artistic expression, and critical thought.
