Salma El Moumni's novel 'La vraie vie de Sawsan' explores intimate inquiry
Salma El Moumni's new novel 'La vraie vie de Sawsan' (Grasset) follows a narrator who encounters Sawsan, a young woman known only by her name and passion for dance classes. The book prompts readers to question how much we truly know about those around us and whether intrusiveness is justified when warning signs appear. El Moumni discussed the work with Nathalie Amar on RFI. The broadcast also featured a report by Claire Bargelès on the Johannesburg Art Gallery's preservation challenges.
Key facts
- Novel 'La vraie vie de Sawsan' by Salma El Moumni published by Grasset
- Narrator meets Sawsan, a dance teacher, knowing only her name and passion
- Story raises questions about intimacy and intrusiveness
- Author interviewed on RFI by Nathalie Amar on May 11, 2026
- RFI report by Claire Bargelès on Johannesburg Art Gallery's deterioration
Entities
Artists
- Salma El Moumni
Institutions
- Grasset
- RFI
- Johannesburg Art Gallery
Locations
- Johannesburg
- South Africa