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Frankétienne Celebrated as a Symbol of Haiti by Lilas Desquiron at UNESCO

Frankétienne Celebrated as a Symbol of Haiti by Lilas Desquiron at UNESCO

On June 16, 2025, at UNESCO, Paris paid tribute to Frankétienne, a giant of Haitian literature and the arts. In an emotionally charged room, ambassador and novelist Lilas Desquiron honored him on behalf of Haiti — in a manner befitting a man who embodied words, color, and breath.

Jimmy Jean-Louis: A Heroic Journey from the Slums to Hollywood

Jimmy Jean-Louis: A Heroic Journey from the Slums to Hollywood

C3 Éditions has reissued the powerful autobiography of Jimmy Jean-Louis, Héros. L'enfant d'Haïti, des bidonvilles de Port-au-Prince aux étoiles d'Hollywood (Hero: The Child of Haiti, from the Slums of Port-au-Prince to the Stars of Hollywood). This 182-page account, initially published in France by Éditions Récamier in 2024, reveals for the first time the extraordinary journey of the Haitian actor who became an international star.

Celebrating Frankétienne on Corpus Christi Day

Celebrating Frankétienne on Corpus Christi Day

For its 31st edition, Livres en Folie will pay tribute to Frankétienne. On this occasion, C3 Éditions will present the reissue of four works by this towering writer. It is truly a double event. We spoke with the team at C3 Éditions, who shared the reasoning behind their initiative. According to Samuel Mésène, the reissue of this megalomaniacal genius’s works responds to the need to make the guest of honor’s oeuvre available.

125 Years of Haitian Film: A Journey from Crank Cameras to YouTube

125 Years of Haitian Film: A Journey from Crank Cameras to YouTube

From the projection of the first film shot in Haiti at the Petit Séminaire-Collège Saint-Martial theater on December 30, 1899, to today’s digital platforms and the success of Freda and Kidnapping Inc., the seventh art has evolved through technological, political, and economic upheavals. A brief overview.

Zombis Exhibition Offers Full Immersion into Haitian Voodoo in Paris

Zombis Exhibition Offers Full Immersion into Haitian Voodoo in Paris

From October 8, 2024, to February 16, 2025, Haitian Voodoo will light up the skies of Paris at the Musée du Quai Branly Jacques. Erol Josué, the associate curator of the exhibition, invites audiences from near and far to (re)discover Haitian culture through this immersive experience. He encourages everyone to see Haiti with fresh eyes, reminding us that even amidst chaos, there are those who continue to work, highlighting that Haiti is eternal.

What Nayou Loves to Eat' by Marc Exavier

What Nayou Loves to Eat' by Marc Exavier

Published in December 2023 by C3 Éditions under the Pipirit Collection label, Ce que Nayou aime manger by Marc Exavier is a children's story aimed at readers aged 5 and up.

Music in Singular and Plural' by Kesnel Vertil

Music in Singular and Plural' by Kesnel Vertil

"Livres en Folie" welcomes Kesnel Vertil at its latest edition for the signing of his book La Musique au Singulier Pluriel.

Charles Guy Etienne Advocates for School Renovation

Charles Guy Etienne Advocates for School Renovation

"The School: A Source of All Hopes" is a book by Professor Charles Guy Etienne. This volume highlights the role of education as a crucial means for alleviating the suffering of a population. It also enables students to harness their learning to develop a forward-looking perspective. Students are encouraged to build a socio-professional future with their families, showcasing their potential and aiming to reduce global unemployment rates.

Ketsia Audain Takes Us to the Edge of Love

Ketsia Audain Takes Us to the Edge of Love

Whether we like it or not, life remains and will always remain a mystery, despite faith and belief.

Édris Saint-Amand Explores Contradictions in the Haitian Countryside

Édris Saint-Amand Explores Contradictions in the Haitian Countryside

Since Jacques Roumain inaugurated the peasant novel in Haitian literature with his 1931 work, La Montagne ensorcelée, this genre has achieved monumental success within the Haitian literary community.