Midis littéraires
September 23 to September 27, 2024
4th edition of the EDLD Midis littéraires in collaboration with the International Literature Festival (FIL)
September 23, 2024
CAN LITERATURE HEAL?
Writing to denounce, to dream, to forgive, to prevent the worst from happening again, and to imagine a better tomorrow. What is the role of literature in healing and its cathartic effect?
With Rodney Saint-Éloi, Caroline Vu, and virtually: James Noël.
(Video in French)
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September 24, 2024
WRITING DYSTOPIA WHEN YOU LIVE IN A DYSTOPIA
Writing to warn, to raise awareness, before it’s too late. Isn’t dystopia the literary genre that best reflects our current living conditions, such as climate, political, social, and economic crises?
With Mireille Gagné, Catherine Leroux, and virtually: Nadia Chonville.
(Video in French)
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September 25, 2024
YOUTH AND REVOLT
Writing to support young people’s struggles and revolts. How can writing give young people hope to fight for social justice and to protect the planet we are leaving them?
With Mélikah Abdelmoumen, Carole David, Marie Frankland, and virtually: Véronique Tadjo (Ivory Coast).
(Video in French)
September 26, 2024
LOVE AND ITS SHADOWS AND LIGHTS
Writing about love in all its complexity, painting both its brightness and its shadows. What about writing about love today? How can we convey the experience of love in all its colors?
With Lula Carballo, Claudia Larochelle, and virtually: Émilie Turmel.
(Video in French)
September 27, 2024
POETRY AND TRANSMISSION
Writing to pass on the wisdom of our elders and the generations that came before us. Is poetry the best way to pass on our own experiences, struggles, love, and lessons learned?
With Laure Morali, Maude Veilleux and Maya Cousineau Mollen.
(Video in French)