Dany Laferrière
HaitiartistMaleb. 19538.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dany Laferrière is a celebrated Haitian-Canadian author and filmmaker, known for his unique narrative style that blends elements of autobiography and fiction. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he emigrated to Canada in the 1970s and has since garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious Governor General's Award for Fiction and the Prix Medicis. Laferrière's works often explore themes of identity, exile, and the immigrant experience, with notable titles such as 'The Enigma of the Arrival' and 'How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired.' He is also recognized for his insightful commentary on social and political issues, making him a prominent voice in contemporary literature. Recently, Laferrière has been in the news for urging people not to give in to the divisive rhetoric surrounding immigration and asylum seekers amid the rise of anti-immigrant sentiments.
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Dany Laferrière reflects on his physical relationship with books and reading.
Dany Laferrière : La lecture du matinHaiti· 2026-08-11
Dany Laferrière reflects on his journey to Haiti to reconnect with his childhood memories.
Dany Laferrière: Le voyage intérieurHaiti· 2026-08-08Dany Laferrière discussed the place of Haitian literature in the world during his interview.
le double constat de Dany LaferrièreHaiti· 2026-07-24
Dany Laferrière discusses the evolving meaning of the word 'exile'.
Dany Laferrière sur l'exilHaiti· 2026-07-24The event marked the return of the writer to his hometown.
Dany Laferrière de retour à Petit-GoâveHaiti· 2026-07-22Dany Laferrière is the writer whose drawings are featured in the exhibition 'Éclair – Haïku en Haïti'.
Vernissage de l’exposition « Éclair – Haïku en Haïti » de Dany LaferrièreHaiti· 2026-07-21
Dany Laferrière delivered a reflection on failures and detours that shaped his writing career during a conference at the Université d'État d'Haïti.
Dany Laferrière revient sur les échecs qui ont façonné son écritureHaiti· 2026-07-18Dany Laferrière is a member of the Académie française.
Le Premier ministre Alix Didier Fils-Aimé reçoit l’académicien Dany LaferrièreHaiti· 2026-07-18
Dany Laferrière is a member of the Académie française and is recognized as a symbol of Haitian creative genius.
Le Premier ministre rencontre l’académicien Dany LaferrièreHaiti· 2026-07-16Dany Laferrière made his public return to Haiti for a meeting at the National Book Directorate.
Dany Laferrière échange avec des jeunes à la DNLHaiti· 2026-07-15Dany Laferrière is today the most translated Haitian writer in the world.
« Comment faire l’amour avec un nègre sans se fatiguer », quarante ans de liberté intacte.Haiti· 2026-07-15Dany Laferrière is a journalist who covered the launch of the Prestige beer factory in Haiti.
Dany Laferrière: J’ai vu mousser “Prestige”Haiti· 2026-07-14Dany Laferrière is a writer and a member of the Académie française who spoke to students at the UEH in Haiti.
Avant sa causerie sur l'enfance, Dany Laferrière s'adresse aux étudiants de l'UEHHaiti· 2026-07-14
Dany Laferrière arrived in Haiti for a two-week tour at the invitation of the rectorate of the State University of Haiti.
« Il faut toujours écrire un livre pour soi »Haiti· 2026-07-14
Dany Laferrière will be in Haiti starting July 11, 2026, to reconnect with his roots and meet his readers.
C’est la saison des mangues et des avocats, Dany Laferrière revient en HaïtiHaiti· 2026-07-10Dany Laferrière celebrated his 40 years of being a writer at the 48th edition of the Salon du livre de Montréal.
« C’est être écrivain qui est la meilleure chose »Haiti· 2025-12-16Dany Laferrière is an academician who received the highest honor awarded by Quebec.
L'épée d'académicien de Dany Laferrière exposée au Musée de la civilisation à QuébecHaiti· 2025-11-21Dany Laferrière expressed his joy after the qualification of the Haitian national football team for the 2026 World Cup.
Dany Laferrière sur la qualification d'Haïti au Mondial 2026Haiti· 2025-11-20Dany Laferrière reflects on his childhood in Petit-Goâve and the tragedy affecting the city.
Quand Dany Laferrière pense à Petit-GoâveHaiti· 2025-10-31Dany Laferrière discusses the connection between Haiti and the Académie française.
Dany Laferrière : Haïti et les prix de l’Académie française : un siècle d’histoireHaiti· 2025-10-31Dany Laferrière was present at the award ceremony as a jury member.
Louis-Philippe Dalembert gagnant du prix littéraire de la Fondation Prince Pierre de MonacoHaiti· 2025-10-15
Dany Laferrière was present at the award ceremony as a jury member.
Louis-Philippe Dalembert gagnant du prix littéraire de la Fondation Prince Pierre de MonacoHaiti· 2025-10-14Dany Laferrière is mentioned as a writer concerned about the situation in Gaza.
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Spain· 2025-06-04
Dany Laferrière invites people not to give reason to Trump.
Dany Laferrière invite à ne pas donner raison à TrumpHaiti· 2025-04-10