Art, Resistance and Cultural Diplomacy

The French Connexions franco-american center at WashU is hosting a bilingual day of events commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the death of André Malraux \(1901-1976\), one of the most influential French writers, intellectuals, filmmakers, and cultural statesmen of the twentieth century. Through Jean-Louis Jeannelle's lecture in French, an interdisciplinary roundtable in English, a screening of the restored film Espoir, Sierra de Teruel, and an exhibition at Olin Library devoted to Malraux and cinema, the program will examine the enduring literary, political, artistic, and cinematic legacy of Malraux's work and engagement. Th is commemoration has received the official "Année Malraux" label. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of Villa Albertine and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States.

5:00 PM - Jean-Louis Jeannelle's lecture, "L'effet Malraux," followed by t he interdisciplinary roundtable with Dana Ostrander, John Klein, and Colin Burnett, moderated by Lionel Cuillé

Reception to follow at Kemper Museum \(Courtesy of Foundation Foyer\)

The event is being organized in partnership with the Maison Française at NYU and the Centre d'Excellence Jules Verne at Ohio State University.

Interested participants must RSVP.