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Voltaire
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Wednesday, June 11 at 9:05:20 on France 5 and on france.tv
VoltaireSince the 18th century, his name has been everywhere: on our streets, our squares, our boulevards, on the frontispieces of schools and in school curricula – Zadig, Candide or L'Ingénu. It can even be found on banners, brandished like a standard when freedom of expression is threatened.
Philosopher, libertine poet, committed historian, enraged pamphleteer… Voltaire embodies the spirit of the Enlightenment. He made knowledge a weapon against fanaticism and tyranny. “I write to act,” he said—and always with style. Until his last breath, Voltaire remaineda master of the witty remark, an expert in striking and sometimes hurtful phrases. In his time, the philosopher unleashed passions: he was one of the most adored figures of the 18th century, and yet almost ended up thrown into a common grave.
Voltaire's life, exceptionally long for the time, reads like a novel, punctuated by underhanded schemes and reversals of fortune. He forged his fame from that core of revolt and insolence that defines him.his geniusA devilishly human genius.
The testimonies of numerous speakers, specialists and writers, shed light on the life and work of the philosopher with their unique approach.
Speakers
Elisabeth Badinterphilosopher
Chantal Thomasnovelist, essayist
Cécile Berlyhistorian
Tobie Nathanethnopsychiatrist, novelist
François Jacob: professor at Jean Moulin University Lyon 3.
Frédéric Lenormandnovelist
A collection created by François BusneL
France 5:
The program "100 Places You Must See" is dedicated to the Champagne region.
August 23, 2020
France 2:
Secrets of History program - A special issue dedicated to Voltaire
July 11, 2019
TV movie: Divine Emilie directed by Arnaud Sélignac
Filmed partly at Cirey Castle, Divine Emilie is a film directed by Arnaud Sélignac.
The screenplay is by Elisabeth Badinter and Chantal de Rudder.
Presse
Le Monde:
When Voltaire led rehearsals in the attic, August 10, 2020
"Le Monde offers a tour of France's privately owned theaters. Today, one of the oldest in France, in Cirey-sur-Blaise, in Champagne, where the Enlightenment philosopher created in 1736 an Italian-style theater with about thirty seats, where his friends were indifferently actors and spectators."
Journal de la Haute Marne:
Voltaire's life in a castle at Cirey-sur-Blaise, August 22, 2020
"The Château de la Marquise du Châtelet is open until the end of August. A gem to discover through a fascinating guided tour."
The French postal service, La Poste, issues a stamp bearing the image of Émilie du Châtelet, January 21, 2019
Drawing is a graphic creation
by Stéphane Humbert-BassAnd.
Literature
The correspondence of Emilie du Châtelet,
Edited by Ulla Kölving and Andrew Brown, 2018
With the collaboration of François Bessire, Olivier Courcelle, Pierre Crépel, Linda Gardiner, André Magnan, Gilles Plante, Anne-Lise Rey, Charlotte Simonin and Anne Soprani. Texts and notes revised by André Magnan.
The Château de Cirey-sur-Blaise, retreat of Voltaire and Emilie du Châtelet,
Bernard Ducouret, June 2016
Written by Bernard Ducouret (general curator of heritage) and illustrated with photos by Patrice Thomas, the book traces the history of this castle whose architecture, decor, furniture and even park have evolved over the years through its owners and prestigious guests.
Voltaire at Cirey,
Hubert Saget, December 2005
"Cirey, where the most unexpected encounter between nature and culture took place: dear to lovers of big game hunting, the name of Cirey is also dear to historians of literature and ideas."
