Goncourt Price 2023
The most prestigious literary prize was awarded to Jean-Baptiste Andrea for Veiller sur elle
He succeeds Brigitte Giraud, winner of the 2022 Prix Goncourt for Vivre vite.
The ten jurors, gathered at lunchtime at Drouant's, in accordance with custom since 1903, were seduced by this romance novel from the dark hours of fascist Italy.
With this victory, the author and filmmaker won a symbolic check for 10 euros, but above all the promise of great success.