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Writing the Resistance

Photo : De gauche à droite : Didier Daeninckx © Francesca Mantovani / Hervé Le Tellier © Francesca Mantovani

Oct 18Free

Writing the Resistance

Two acclaimed authors step into the spotlight to untangle the threads of memory and war through the lens of modern storytelling. Whether you love historical thrillers or deep dives into the shadows of the 1950s, this conversation promises to challenge everything you think you know about our collective history.

Mémorial de la Shoah de Drancy

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The Mémorial de la Shoah in Drancy hosts the literary meeting Écrire la Résistance on Sunday, October 18, 2026. From 14:00 to 16:00, visitors aged 12 and up are invited to explore how the past echoes through literature, specifically through a biography of an overlooked Resistance hero and a 1950s-era thriller. The session features authors Didier Daeninckx and Hervé Le Tellier, moderated by Eduardo Castillo. Attendance is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. To assist attendees, a complimentary shuttle service is provided departing from the Mémorial de la Shoah in Paris at 13:00, with a return trip scheduled for 17:45.

One pays tribute to a forgotten hero of the Resistance; the other takes the form of a detective novel set in 1950s France. Both show how the past resurfaces where it is least expected. A meeting between literature and history centered on a war whose echoes continue to resonate.

With authors Didier Daeninckx and Hervé Le Tellier.

Moderated by Eduardo Castillo.

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Our take on this event

Join a compelling discussion exploring the intersection of history and fiction. The event centers on two specific works: a tribute to an unsung hero of the Resistance and a crime novel set in the 1950s. Both books serve as a starting point to examine how the weight of the past continues to shape contemporary narratives.

Authors Didier Daeninckx and Hervé Le Tellier will share their insights during this session, moderated by Eduardo Castillo. The program is designed for attendees aged 12 and older. As capacity is limited, please ensure you book your spot in advance.

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. For those traveling from Paris, a free shuttle service is available: the bus departs from the Mémorial de la Shoah in Paris at 13:00 and returns to the same location at 17:45.

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