Join the celebration of writer and former Villa Albertine resident Constance Rivière and her latest book, La Vie des Ombres (Stock), at the upcoming event on Thursday, October 19th. Constance Rivière will engage in a special discussion about her novel with political scientist and author Patrick Weil at Albertine in New York City. During her residency at Villa Albertine, Rivière embarked on a fascinating journey across the United States to offer a unique perspective on Frederick Wiseman, the renowned American filmmaker, documentarian, and theater director. She delved into the novelistic aspects of Wiseman's life and work, exploring the significant locations that have shaped his career. This event promises to be an exciting opportunity to witness the culmination of Rivière's literary endeavors and gain insight into her transformative experience at Villa Albertine. Admission to the event is free with RSVP, and tickets can be obtained by clicking here. The conversation between Constance Rivière and Patrick Weil will be conducted in English. Rivière, the Director of the Palais de la Porte Dorée, has previously been recognized as a finalist in the Goncourt first novel competition. Additionally, her novel Une fille sans histoire is currently being adapted for the screen. La Vie des Ombres marks her third book published by Stock. Patrick Weil, a political scientist and senior research professor at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France, specializes in comparative immigration, citizenship, and church-state law and policy. He is the founder and president of Libraries Without Borders and the author of The Sovereign Citizen: Denaturalization and the Origins of the American Republic, as well as How to Be French: Nationality in the Making since 1789.

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