The detective story, long dominated by male figures, today questions the place of women in its stories and behind the scenes.
From the stereotypical victim to the femme fatale, female characters have conquered new roles: investigators, criminals, authors, editors... But are they really "on equal terms" with their male counterparts?
This edition of the Polar Festival explores these questions with two associated writers, Sophie Loubière and Marin Ledun, whose committed and complementary worlds nourish a rich, bold and resolutely contemporary program.
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The 2025 Polar Festival has a packed program in store for you, packed with encounters, events, and discoveries. The best way to make sure you don't miss a thing? Dive straight into the detailed program: each page is packed with exciting events to explore at your own pace.
come meet your guest authors November 8 and 9. For a discovery of emerging authors of dark novels also, who will meet you, among other places, at the Chartreuse de Villeneuve lez Avignon, to share their passion for suspense and intrigue.
The varied program includes book signings, writing workshops, conferences, round tables, movies…allowing you to dive behind the scenes of your favorite stories, discover the secrets of writing detective novels, and interact directly with your favorite authors.
A great festival on a human scale that allows you to really talk with the authors! Round tables, conferences, fun workshops... In short, the best!!'
In a magnificent setting and a joyful atmosphere, the crime festival of Villeneuve lez Avignon promises an experience, where every street corner can become the setting for a new investigation to be solved.
Exhibition at the Philippe le Bel Tower
Queens stand up! November 4 to 17.
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Find the full program here!
The 2025 Polar Festival has a packed program in store for you, packed with encounters, events, and discoveries. The best way to make sure you don't miss a thing? Dive straight into the detailed program: each page is packed with exciting events to explore at your own pace.
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