To mark Franco-German Day, which celebrates more than 60 years of Franco-German cooperation, students of French philology are devoting themselves to reading aloud and singing. The “Nuit de la lecture franco-allemande” aims to remind us of the power of storytelling and the voice, which can transport us to other worlds of sound and images.
The motto “Villes et campagnes – city and countryside” fits well with the symbols of our two countries, Paris and Berlin. But even beyond the capitals, there is still much to discover in texts and chansons, especially stories of belonging and longing. What does country life look like for Flaubert’s protagonists? How can the island of Guadeloupe be categorized geographically and culturally – city, country, France? Paris and Berlin are both vibrant cities – but not in harmony. And why doesn’t Raymond Queneau’s little Zazie get to see the Paris metro?
The event will be held in French and German and takes place in cooperation with the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Münster.
Admission is free.
