Reading Serge Bloch "La Rue de l'Ours" September 30, 2022
Poster on the occasion of “Serge Bloch – Reading: La Rue de l’Ours” (The Bears of Rue de l’Ours) on September 30, 2022, at the Institut français Dresden.
Renowned French author and illustrator Serge Bloch presented his novel *La rue de l’Ours* (English title: *The Bears of Rue de l’Ours*). He also showcased his illustrations, which captivate readers of all ages around the world. Serge Bloch is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author who lives in Paris and New York and works for The New York Times and Le Monde, as well as on advertising campaigns for brands such as Hermès and Samsung. His works have received numerous awards.
1960. On Rue de l’Ours in Colmar, there is a small kosher butcher shop—the only one left after the war. Aunt Thérèse stands behind the counter. In the back room, Uncle Georges does the bookkeeping. And Sylvain, the father, cuts up the meat in his “laboratory” at the back of the courtyard. That’s where the Blochs live, love, and argue. For little Serge, life unfolds between the synagogue, school, and the shop, filled with all sorts of rituals and the joys of childhood.
Moderator: Dr. Matthias Kern
Translation: Dr. Barbara Bellini
Free admission
In collaboration with the Institut français Dresden.
WHEN? September 30, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE? Institute français Dresden, Kreuzstraße 3, 01067 Dresden
This event was co-funded by tax revenues based on the budget approved by the Saxon State Parliament.
