The Franciscan Sisters’ Major Interviews: Élisabeth Quin in conversation with José Bové – Edward Abbé, a natural-born subversive

Written and co-directed by Élisabeth Quin, this documentary paints a portrait of Edward Abbey, a leading writer of the American counterculture and a pioneering figure in radical environmentalism. An encounter with a philosophy that remains remarkably relevant today.

Author of *Desert Solitude* and the cult novel *The Wrenches*, Edward Abbey left a profound mark on the history of environmental thought. Through archive footage, personal accounts and scenes of the American West, this documentary traces the journey of a free-spirited writer, passionate about the great outdoors and convinced of the need to preserve the wilderness. His provocative humour, his rejection of convention and his stance on issues continue to fuel contemporary debates on forms of environmental activism. More than just a portrait, the film explores how his ideas resonate today in the face of climate change and the collapse of biodiversity. An invitation to discover a major figure in American literature, whose work sheds remarkable light on the challenges of our time.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with Elisabeth Quin and José Bové.