" Retour à Gabily "
Summary
To mark the 30th anniversary of Didier-Georges Gabily’s death, this France Culture special features actors Emmanuel Béhar, Vincent Dedienne, Stanislas Nordey, and Ocean Kairati performing excerpts from his journals and plays. Accompanied by musician Olivier Mellano and directed by Sophie Autepicon, the live event at the Avignon Festival explores Gabily’s visionary, singular language and his critical reflections on theater, society, and art.
Topics discussed
Introduction: 30th anniversary of Didier-Georges Gabili
Cast presentation and opening monologue
Avignon memories: The mistral, the festival, and the city
Childhood reflections: Silence, death, and a vision of God
Critique of liberal society and the commodification of art
Personal narrative: The child, the gun, and the rain
The state of theatre in Avignon and the market
Paris, the newborn daughter, and global conflicts
Media formats, American influence, and language
A dramatic dialogue: Dispute, silence, and separation
Reflections on writing, manuscripts, and the craft
The writer's journey, doubt, and the role of the actor
Credits and publication information
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