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Dramaturgical Supervision: Jean-Claude Carrière


Son of a viticulturist, Jean-Claude Carrière holds a Bachelor of Arts in History. He rapidly abandoned his career as a Historian to be an illustrator and author. In 1957 he published his first novel called “Lézard”. He has worked with Pierre Etaix, Jean-Louis Barrault and Peter Brook.

Playwright, author, scriptwriter and Director, Jean-Claude Carrière adapted Mahabharata for theatre and television.

He travelled extensively through India for 20 years, which resulted in the publication of a love dictionary.

Officer of the Legion of Honour, Jean-Claude Carrière is presently theatrical Vice President of the Society of Authors and Playwrights.