L'endormi

Victoire is ten years old. Her brother Isaac is fifteen years old. Isaac is the neighbourhood boss, the one who hits hard and never misses his target. But for the past few days, it seems Isaac has been resting. Fighting is exhausting, thinks Victoire.

"– But why isn't he resting here in his bed? I asked. – You ask too many questions, Mom answered."

"L’Endormi" is a contemporary youth rap narrative. It is a collaboration between four artists: Sylvain Levey writing the narrative, Marc Nammour writing the songs, Valentin Durup on music, and Estelle Savasta directing.

The genesis of "L’Endormi" is a tragedy, one evening in November 2017: in the eleventh arrondissement of Paris, at the foot of author Sylvain Levey's building, a fifteen-year-old boy was stabbed to death by a member of a rival gang.

Fifteen years old is no age to die. Isaac, in the play, does not die; he gets a second chance, perhaps the beginning of a new life. That's what Victoire says. Because Victoire is the one telling us this whole story. "L’Endormi" is also the story of a fearless young girl seeking to put words to what is being hidden from her.

With Marc Nammour and Valentin Durup

Text Sylvain Levey (story) and Marc Nammour (songs)

Music Valentin Durup

Directed by Estelle Savasta

Scenography Jane Joyet

Lighting Léa Maris

Costumes Cecilia Galli