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Leila Slimani - Writer
Sarah Montague speaks to Leila Slimani, one of France's most famous authors, asking what draws her to the dark visions of femininity explored in her novels.
Sarah Montague speaks to Leila Slimani, one of France's most famous authors despite having written just two novels. Her first book Adele shocked readers for breaking taboos about women and sex addiction. Infanticide is the subject of her second novel Lullaby, which became a publishing sensation and has been translated into 40 languages. Sarah Montague asks Leila what draws her to such dark visions of femininity.
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Wed 20 Feb 201900:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sarah Montague |
| Interviewed Guest | Leila Slimani |
Broadcasts
- Mon 11 Feb 201904:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Tue 12 Feb 201900:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Tue 19 Feb 201904:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Wed 20 Feb 201900:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only