CHAMPOLLION Egypte mon Amour

This researcher, driven by extraordinary passion and determination, whose groundbreaking discovery unlocked the millennia-old civilisation of ancient Egyptians, is today increasingly forgotten by younger generations in France.

When Christian Jacq published his novel "Champollion L'Egyptien" in 1987, he ignited a passion for ancient Egypt in millions of readers. Ancient Egypt still fascinates today, yet the contribution of the man instrumental to our in-depth knowledge of it seems more and more overlooked. It is therefore most welcome that Joëlle Fossier Auguste revisits his extraordinary story to bring to the stage "Champollion : Egypte mon Amour", the play she wrote and in which she directs a young actor of promising talent: Rafaël Vanister.

Following her tribute to Olympe de Gouges, "Plus vivante que jamais", which captivated a large audience in 2025, a tribute to Champollion became self-evident. You will embark on the most fabulous of journeys with this exemplary man facing a colossal challenge, persevering with unflinching determination even at the cost of his health.

A unique theatrical journey into Ancient Egypt's timeless beauty and a deep dive into Jean-François Champollion's passion, to feel with him, die a thousand deaths with him before the grace of peace arrives... A fervent plea for the purposeful life of a man who never surrendered despite the magnitude of the obstacles.