01 Jan 1984
Kathy Acker
Documentary about Kathy Acker where she talks about her writing and her life in New York.
Victor Hugo à Guernesey, exil et création
A visit to the extravagant house where Victor Hugo spent his exile in Guernsey between 1855 and 1870, the Hauteville House, entirely designed by the writer. This documentary also looks at a little-known aspect of Hugo: his talents as a decorator, architect and designer.
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Cécile Argenton Cécile Argenton, conservateur et restaurateur
Gérard Audinet Gérard Audinet, directeur Hauteville Guernesey
Élise Blouet-Ménard Élise Blouet-Ménard, conservateur et restaurateur
Raphaëlle Déjean Raphaëlle Déjean, conservateur et restaurateur
Jean-Pierre Galopin Jean-Pierre Galopin, artisan en dorure
Jean-Marc Hovasse Jean-Marc Hovasse, chercheur C.N.R.S.
Anne Jacquin Anne Jacquin, conservateur du patrimoine
Audrey Legeay Audrey Legeay, conservateur et restaurateur
Agathe Strouk Agathe Strouk, conservateur et restaurateur de textiles
Pierre Tissot Comédien
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