Photo : Pauline Le Goof
Generation Mitterrand
What happens when three inseparable friends from the class of '68 watch their political views drift apart over forty years? This clever and sharp comedy uses personal stories to explore the shifting landscape of French society without ever losing its sense of humor. It is a brilliant, thought-provoking performance that captures how time, politics, and idealism transform even the tightest of bonds.
conservatoire Léo Delibes
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Experience Génération Mitterrand on March 5, 2027, at the Léo Delibes Conservatory in Clichy. This play follows three friends who turned 18 in 1968, examining how their lives and political beliefs drifted apart following the 1981 election. Through humor and sharp insight, the cast navigates the evolution of French society and the complexities of generational divides, even portraying the former president himself. Suitable for audiences aged 14 and up, the performance runs from 20:00 to 21:45. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring a welcoming environment for all theatergoers.
Marie-France, Luc, and Michel were 18 years old in 1968. In 1981, they celebrated the election of François Mitterrand together. Forty years later, they no longer vote the same way, no longer share the same convictions, and sometimes struggle to understand each other. What happened?
With humor and intelligence, Generation Mitterrand traces their paths to explore the hopes, disillusionments, and transformations that have shaped French society over the last few decades. By turns, the three characters embody François Mitterrand himself, blurring the lines between intimate narrative and grand history.
Without nostalgia or judgment, this lively and delightful comedy questions what brings generations, territories, and life paths together or pulls them apart. Through singular destinies, it paints a sensitive portrait of a France in motion.
Carried by three remarkable performers, this show is as funny as it is stimulating, inviting us to look at our recent history with perspective, curiosity, and humanity.
Our take on this event
Génération Mitterrand invites you to a theatrical exploration of modern French history on Friday, March 5, 2027. The story follows Marie-France, Luc, and Michel, three friends who came of age during the 1968 social movements and celebrated the 1981 election together. Decades later, their paths have diverged, reflecting the changing landscape of the country. Through this narrative, the play examines the hopes and disillusionments that have shaped French society over the past few decades.
Featuring three talented performers, the play blurs the lines between personal storytelling and national history, with the actors stepping into the role of François Mitterrand himself. This production is recommended for those aged 14 and over and aims to observe recent history with curiosity and humanity rather than nostalgia or judgment. The event takes place from 20:00 to 21:45 at the Léo Delibes Conservatory, located at 59 rue Martre, 92110 Clichy.
Tickets for this performance are available for purchase, and the venue provides full wheelchair accessibility. By focusing on these distinct lives, the show paints a moving portrait of a nation in transition, encouraging the audience to reflect on what connects and divides us today.
