Summary In 1974, Romain Gary invented a writer, Emile Ajar who, the following year, with "La Vie devant soi", won the Prix Goncourt. A prize that can only be received once and that Gary had already obtained with "Les Racines du ciel". Why did he keep it a secret? The answer to this question can be found in the past, in Romain Gary's childhood in Vilnius, where he was born and grew up, between a mother too demanding and a father too absent. In the manner of a novel, Philippe Kohly creates a portrait of this complex personality. He has notably met some of Gary's close friends, as well as Bernard Pivot.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Olivier Wieviorka Alexandra Alévêque Simone Veil Olivia Mokiejewski
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Dec 1, 2010
Countries of origin : France
Official sites : Official Site
Language : French
Production companies : France 2 (FR2)
Summary In 1974, Romain Gary invented a writer, Emile Ajar who, the following year, with "La Vie devant soi", won the Prix Goncourt. A prize that can only be received once and that Gary had already obtained with "Les Racines du ciel". Why did he keep it a secret? The answer to this question can be found in the past, in Romain Gary's childhood in Vilnius, where he was born and grew up, between a mother too demanding and a father too absent. In the manner of a novel, Philippe Kohly creates a portrait of this complex personality. He has notably met some of Gary's close friends, as well as Bernard Pivot.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Dec 1, 2010
Countries of origin : France
Official sites : Official Site
Language : French
Production companies : France 2 (FR2)