Saturday 31 May, 17:00

Agapé Festival: Port Royal by Henry de Montherlant

Port-Royal by Montherlant delves into the resistance of the nuns at Port-Royal against ecclesiastical and royal authority during Louis XIV’s reign. Through iconic figures like Pascal and Racine, Montherlant, an atheist, explores the spiritual and political turmoil of Jansenism. With powerful language, he portrays the doubts, strength, and defiance of these women confronting a male-dominated power, a theme that continues to resonate today.

Rue Julienne-Piachaud 4,
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Photo Credit: Association Agapé

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