A Reading and Conversation with Marie NDiaye
Lectures
Event Description
A collaborative reading led by Marie NDiaye and two guest readers
Join us for a reading of selected extracts with Marie NDiaye, winner of the 2009 Prix Goncourt. The reading will be followed by a discussion and a special Q&A session exploring the central themes that shape the work of this major figure in French literature.
Marie NDiaye is a French writer who notably won the Prix Femina in 2001 for Rosie Carpe. She is also the co-screenwriter of the legal drama Saint Omer, selected in 2022 to represent France for the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.
The author's books will be available for purchase following the event, with an opportunity for book signing in collaboration with the bookstore Il était une fois.
A discussion in French, organized by the AFT in collaboration with the Institut français of Canada.
Before the talk
- We recommend RSVPing online. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability.
- Doors open 30 minutes before the event starts.
- For everyone’s comfort, doors will close 10 minutes after the conversation begins.
- Please note: food and beverages are not allowed inside the theatre.
Merci and see you soon!
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Event Information
| Event Date | 10-28-2026 7:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Location | Spadina Theatre |
| Categories | Lectures |
Venue Information - Spadina Theatre
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