24th ilb
5 – 14 Sep 2024 Program
9 – 18 Sep 2024 Young Program

Descent Into Night

Awumey’s latest novel accompanies a young playwright from West Africa as he tries to tell the story of his rebellious youth in the face of death. It is about repression and protest, about the traces left by the horror of political captivity, and about friendship, love, and the indomitable power of creativity. In conversation with Komi Togbonou.

The author participates remotely.

Event language(s): French/ German