Christine Angot

Notable French author, playwright, and journalist, born in the charming city of Châteauroux, France, in the year 1959, began her literary journey with the publication of her inaugural novel, "Vu du Ciel", in 1990. However, it was her 1999 masterpiece, "L'Inceste", that catapulted her to widespread recognition and acclaim. The subsequent release of "Les Désaxés" and "Une part du Cœur" solidified her position as a prominent literary figure, with both titles being honored with the prestigious Prix France Culture. Her most recent work, "Le Voyage dans l'Est", published in a recent year, won the esteemed 2021 Medici Prize. In addition to her literary accomplishments, she was bestowed the honor of being made an Officer of Arts and Letters in 2013 and has been a valued member of the esteemed Goncourt Academy since 2023. Furthermore, she ventured into the realm of filmmaking with her debut film, "Une famille".