Jean-Claude Cintas

Jean-Claude Cintas is an artist and filmmaker residing in Neauphle-le-Château, France. He has expressed the collective dismay of local residents regarding the town's association with Ayatollah Khomeini, reflecting on how the influx of media and chaos during Khomeini's stay overshadowed the town's identity. Cintas recalls the support Khomeini received from the left in France during the late 1970s, yet emphasizes that locals would prefer their town to be remembered for its cultural contributions, such as the works of novelist Marguerite Duras.