Claire Simon Films French Students Reading Annie Ernaux in New Documentary
Claire Simon's documentary, “Ecrire la vie: Annie Ernaux racontée par des lycéennes et des lycéens,” showcases high school students delving into the works of the Nobel Prize-winning writer. The filming took place in both metropolitan France and Guyane. The film provides a fresh perspective on Ernaux's literary impact, centering on how teenagers relate to her texts within a classroom setting. Instead of focusing solely on Ernaux herself, Simon highlights the students' responses to her writing. Le Monde reported on this project on September 23, 2026.
Key facts
- Claire Simon directed the documentary « Ecrire la vie : Annie Ernaux racontée par des lycéennes et des lycéens »
- The film shows adolescents in French class engaging with Annie Ernaux's writings
- Annie Ernaux is a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate
- Filming took place in metropolitan France and in Guyane
- The documentary offers a vivifying look at Ernaux's work
- The subject is high school students (lycéens and lycéennes)
- Le Monde published coverage on September 23, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Claire Simon
- Annie Ernaux
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- France
- Guyane
- metropolitan France