Writing Life – Annie Ernaux Through the Eyes of High School Students

High school students in various regions of France—including a Paris suburb, Toulouse and Cayenne, French Guiana—discuss the work of French author Annie Ernaux (b. 1940). The 2022 Nobel laureate is renowned for her crystal-clear, relatable portrayals of life's events—from the everyday to the momentous. She spares no detail in unfiltered accounts of her experiences, whether it’s a trip to the supermarket or an abortion.