Raphaël Quenard does things his own way, and that’s exactly why we love him (or maybe hate him, your choice). After stealing the spotlight in Yannick and Chien de la casse, this actor, known for his rapid-fire delivery and charmingly quirky gaze, is swapping cameras for a pen. Clamser à Tataouine is the title of his debut novel. It’s a dark, violent, and confrontational noir that boldly embraces provocation from the get-go. We follow a suicidal outcast who, after failing to make his way to the afterlife, starts to murder women. Gloomy? Absolutely. But Quenard owns it. He even shouts it out loud: for him, “ morality has no place in art .” It’s a stone thrown into the already tumultuous waters of contemporary fiction.
One of the new must-see faces of French cinema
And if that disturbs people, good! Quenard has never shied away from...
erché à plaire. At 34 years old, this man has quickly become the most unpredictable face of French cinema. And it seems that this creative rage isn't just limited to the big screen. With this novel, he dives headfirst into a raw, unfiltered, and unsettling style of writing that perfectly matches his image.For those who are intrigued, whether they are long-time fans or curious to hear him defend this extraordinary text, join us on Saturday, June 21 at Fnac Bellecour. A literary meeting that promises to be anything but lukewarm. A bit like Quenard, in the end.
85 rue de la République - Lyon 2e
Saturday, June 21 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Free entry with registration
