The fifth edition of the Trou-d'Eau-Douce Literary Festival is set to take place from October 2-4 at the public beach of the village. The festival, founded by Barlen Pyamootoo, will feature a diverse range of authors, including Salim Currimjee, who will be launching his first book during the festival. Currimjee, an architect, collector, and plastic artist, will present his work during a conference titled Making Images, which will be moderated by Barlen Pyamootoo.
The festival will also feature a range of activities, including film screenings and workshops. The Nuit de la lecture has been replaced by a Nuit du cinéma, which will feature the animated film Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. The film is an adaptation of Satrapi's autobiographical comic book, which tells the story of the Islamic revolution in Iran. The festival will also screen Rock, Paper Scissors, a short film that won the BAFTA Award for Best British Short Film, and La promesse de l'aube, an adaptation of Romain Gary's novel.
One of the key features of the festival is its focus on interaction between authors and the public. A session of book signings will be organized after each author's presentation, allowing attendees to meet and greet with their favorite writers. The festival will also feature workshops for children, including one led by artist Nalini Treebhoobun. The primary school of Trou-d'Eau-Douce has been invited to participate in the workshops.
Barlen Pyamootoo, the founder of the festival, is pleased with the progress of the event, which has been running for five years. He believes that the festival has stabilized and is now well-established. The festival has partnerships with the Institut français de Maurice (IFM) and the Groupement pour le soutien de Trou-d'Eau-Douce, which includes Arnaud Dalais among its members.
The festival's program includes a range of activities, including conferences, film screenings, and workshops. The event will conclude with a concert-dessiné featuring the Atelier Mo'zar and comic book artists Thierry Permal and Evan Sohun. Barlen Pyamootoo is already thinking about the next edition of the festival, which will be dedicated to history.
The festival's focus on image and visual arts is reflected in its program, which includes a range of activities and events. The event aims to promote literacy and a love of reading among the public, particularly among young people. The festival's organizers hope that it will become a major cultural event in Mauritius.
Key points
- The festival will feature a range of authors, including Salim Currimjee, and various activities such as film screenings and workshops.
- The event aims to promote literacy and a love of reading among the public, particularly among young people.
- The festival has partnerships with the Institut français de Maurice (IFM) and the Groupement pour le soutien de Trou-d'Eau-Douce.
