Adèle Yon
Adèle Yon, born in 1994, is a French academic, writer, and chef known for her insightful exploration of female identity in cinema. She has recently published her first book, 'Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth,' which delves into the concept of the 'female ghost double' in film, inspired by her academic research. The work intertwines her personal history, revealing the haunting legacy of her great-grandmother Elisabeth, who suffered from mental illness and was confined to a psychiatric hospital. Through her writing, Yon not only addresses cinematic themes but also confronts the familial shadows that have shaped her identity.
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Adèle Yon wrote Mon vrai nom est Élisabeth, a bestseller revealing her great-grandmother's struggles.
How the French fell in love with family-driven memoirs and autofiction | Anne-Laure Pineau
United Kingdom· 2025-12-26
Adèle Yon is a surprising writer who undertakes a university research project on the question of the 'female ghost double' in cinema.
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France· 2025-02-26
Adèle Yon is an author who undertook research on the theme of the 'female ghost double' in cinema.
« Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth », d’Adèle Yon : un fantôme de famille rendu à son humanité souffranteFrance· 2025-02-26