An Evening with Gaël Faye

Villa Albertine will host Gaël Faye in Atlanta, ahead of his participation in the Charleston Literary Festival. The visit coincides with the U.S. publication of his second novel, Jacaranda, by Hogarth / Penguin Random House, translated into English by Sarah Ardizzone. 

Join us for an eveing with Gaël Faye beginning with a screening of Small Country (Petit Pays) at 4:00 p.m. The film portrays Gaël's childhood in the Great Lakes region of Africa and the events leading up to the Rwandan genocide. The evening will continue at 7:00 p.m. with Gaël Faye in conversation with Johanna Montlouis-Gabriel (Emory University) and Fabrice Rozié (Villa Albertine), followed by a 20-minute Q&A and a book signing.

Event Schedule:

4:00 p.m. | Screening of Small Country (Petit Pays)

• A screening of the film directed by Éric Barbier, adapted from Gaël Faye’s first novel, with a screenplay co-written by the author.

7:00 p.m. | “An Evening with Gaël Faye” — SCADshow

• A public conversation about Jacaranda, Gaël Faye’s literary career, and the connections between literature, music, memory, and history.

Tickets are required for this event. The Standard ticket price includes a book and admission to the event. Tickets are complimentary for the screening and converstation.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the event or have any questions, email [email protected].