Whiner [Pleurnichard]

Pleurnichard, whose real name is Jean-Claude, is the son of a deported Jew. He has found his voice insulting policemen, customs officers, and officials from SNCF (French railways) and RATP (Paris transportation system). In his eyes, they all embody, in one form or another, power and authority. He must avenge his father, his family, and the six million Jews who died in the camps.
Format: Staged reading
Cast Size: 1 character
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With Jean-Claude Grumberg

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Original or Prominent Production:
Staged reading by Jean-Claude Grumberg, based on his novel Pleurnichard, Paris, Seuil, 2010. Théâtre du Rond-Point, Paris, March 8-12, 2011, in partnership with Arte and Live Web.
Nationality of Author: French
Original Language: French
Publisher:

Pleurnichard (roman), Paris, Seuil, 2010.

Experience(s) Chronicled: Allegoric or Metaphoric Representations

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