French Literary and Arts Festival

Join us for the French Literary and Arts Festival, a new cultural event taking place in La Jolla over three days, featuring a wide range of literary and artistic events.

Thursday, October 2:

- Theater Night: “Stupeur et tremblements” (Fear and trembling) 6 p.m.
Location: Lycee Francais de San Diego 8401 Aero Dr. San Diego, CA 92123

Friday, October 3:

- Workshops with authors 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

- Movie night From Book to Screen: “Hola Frida!” 6:30 p.m.
Location: San Diego French-American School 6550 Soledad Mountain RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

We are welcoming 20 authors from around the world, who will lead workshops and meet with students at various schools, including:

- The French American School

- Patrick Henry High School

- The Bishop’s School

- Le Lycée Français de San Diego

- Clair de Lune Academy

One highlight will be a special afternoon at the Geisel Library at UCSD, in collaboration with a delegation from Quebec and the French Consulate. Acclaimed journalist and author Eric Fottorino, former Director of Le Monde, will present a conference in English. We’ll also be hosting a short story competition for students.

Events reserved to the students of each participating school.

Saturday, October 4:

On Saturday, the Festival continues at the La Jolla Athenaeum, where the public is invited to a full day of free workshops and discussions (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Highlights include:

- A workshop on connecting with highly gifted children (in English)

- A conversation with Eric Fottorino on the theme of identity (in English)

- Discussion panels on wellness, and how to turn a book into a film (in French and English) 

The Festival will conclude with a special piano concert (6 p.m.):

“A French Emotional Journey” featuring Aleck Karis

This inaugural event is organized by the Alliance Française of San Diego, and we hope to establish it as an annual celebration for the La Jolla community.

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