Leila Slimani
Leila Slimani is a renowned Moroccan-French author and winner of the Prix Goncourt, celebrated for her compelling narratives, including her latest work presented at the Paris Book Festival.
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Author Leïla Slimani's new novel 'Trag das Feuer weiter' is a tribute to her father.
Leïla Slimanis neuer Roman "Trag das Feuer weiter" ist eine Hommage an Vater - Literatur
Austria· 2026-01-31Leïla Slimani is a Franco-Moroccan writer who gained international recognition with her gripping novel 'Lullaby' published in 2016.
S seboj bom odnesla ogenj
Slovenia· 2026-01-29
Leïla Slimani is a writer who shares her struggles with loss of smell and isolation after a Covid illness in her book.
"Trag das Feuer weiter" von Leïla Slimani: Das Ende ihrer franko-marokkanischen Familientrilogie - Kultur
Germany· 2026-01-19
Leila Slimani wrote Lullaby, an unsettling account of a Moroccan nanny in Paris.
Best books to read: My daughter set me a tough literary challenge
Australia· 2026-01-18
Leïla Slimani is a well-known figure in Paris who has established her habits in a local bar.
Leïla Slimani im Interview: "Es gibt tausend Arten, Franzose zu sein" - GesellschaftGermany· 2026-01-18Leïla Slimani is a French author who has joined the call for Alaa Al-Qatraoui's support.
« Œuvrons pour l’accueil en France de la poétesse gazaouie Alaa Al-Qatraoui »
France· 2025-11-21
Leila Slimani, a Goncourt Prize winner, describes her experience in her book about a night at the museum.
«La Lettura» (con i diritti in Europa) e «la Letturina» (con enigmi e gialli)- Corriere.it
Italy· 2025-10-05
Leïla Slimani is noted for her ability to attract large audiences during literary events.
Sorj Chalandon erinnert in «Herz in der Faust» an eine Meuterei von Jugendlichen
Switzerland· 2025-10-04
Leïla Slimani is a prominent author who has joined the call for the French government to help evacuate artists from Gaza.
Slovita pisateljska imena pozivajo k humanostiSlovenia· 2025-09-17
Leïla Slimani is the author of 'The Country of Others', which the author recommends.
‘With picture books, I’m ruthless, and that has carried over into my novel’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-26
Laura Karasek enjoys contemporary literature by female authors, including Leïla Slimani.
Laura Karasek über True-Crime: "Bin sogar für den Tatort zu zartbesaitet" - MedienGermany· 2025-07-12
Leïla Slimani is mentioned as a former holder of the chair at Sciences Po.
Des cours de création littéraire à Sciences Po, un secret bien gardéFrance· 2025-06-01
Leïla Slimani is one of the authors recently awarded the Goncourt Prize calling for humanitarian assistance in Gaza.
Mais de 200 autores de língua portuguesa pedem entrada de ajuda humanitária em Gaza e libertação de reféns
Brazil· 2025-05-30
Leïla Slimani, a jury member, praised 'Un simple accident' for its message of hope.
La Palme de l’engagement – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-05-29
Leila Slimani is a French writer who has joined others in denouncing the genocide in Gaza.
Casi 700 escritores británicos, irlandeses y francófonos denuncian el “genocidio” de Israel en Gaza | Internacional
Spain· 2025-05-28
Leïla Slimani, a Goncourt prize winner, denounced the genocide in Gaza.
Os Nobel Annie Ernaux e Le Clézio denunciam o “genocídio” em Gaza | Livros
Portugal· 2025-05-28
Leïla Slimani is one of the signatories of an open letter published in Libération calling for the situation in Gaza to be recognized as genocide.
Gaza, la lettera di 300 scrittori su Libération: «Non possiamo più accontentarci della parola “orrore”»Italy· 2025-05-27
Leïla Slimani was part of this year's jury.
Иранският режисьор Джафар Панахи триумфира със "Златна палма" в Кан
Bulgaria· 2025-05-25
Leïla Slimani was a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival.
En Cannes 2025 se premió lo mejor y a Hollywood le dieron la espalda
Argentina· 2025-05-24
Binoche’s majority female jury also included the French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani.
Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d’Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident | Cannes film festival
United Kingdom· 2025-05-24Leïla Slimani was a member of this year's jury at the Cannes Film Festival.
Luxemburger Koproduktion gewinnt die Palme d’Or in Cannes
Luxembourg· 2025-05-24
Leila Slimani was part of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival.
Wagner Moura é o terceiro ator brasileiro premiado na competição principal em CannesBrazil· 2025-05-24
Leila Slimani served on the jury at the Cannes Film Festival.
Kleber Mendonça Filho conquista o prêmio de melhor direção e Wagner Moura de melhor ator no Festival de Cannes por 'O agente secreto'Brazil· 2025-05-24
Leïla Slimani is one of the authors supporting the Librairie des Colonnes.
La francophonie en sursis à la librairie des Colonnes de TangerFrance· 2025-05-23
Leïla Slimani is a member of the jury for the 78th Cannes Festival.
Kako Kanski festival vodi računa o životnoj sredini? Godišnje ulažu 100.000 evra u projekte za zaštitu okoline
Serbia· 2025-05-17
Leïla Slimani is a jury member who discussed the role of art in political protest.
Festival de Cannes: nuevas reglas y posturas políticas en su edición más vigilada | Cine | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2025-05-15
Leïla Slimani was mentioned as a jury member at the festival.
Robert de Niro llama a la resistencia en el Festival de Cannes: “El arte abraza la diversidad y por eso es una amenaza para los autócratas y los fascistas”
Venezuela· 2025-05-14
Leila Slimani is a Franco-Moroccan writer and a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival.
Roter Teppich in Cannes: Glamour pur bei der EröffnungLuxembourg· 2025-05-13Leïla Slimani is a novelist who will be part of the jury at the festival.
78e Festival de Cannes: suivez en direct la première montée des marches et la cérémonie d'ouverture
Monaco· 2025-05-13
Leïla Slimani is serving on the jury alongside Juliette Binoche and Halle Berry.
En images: Leonardo DiCaprio, Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk... Les stars débarquent sur la Croisette pour le 78e Festival de CannesMonaco· 2025-05-13
