NÉNETTE
Nénette is doubtless one of the best-known residents of the Ménagerie at the Jardin des Plantes. Born in the jungle of Borneo, she arrived there on June 16, 1972, at an estimated age of 3 or 4. (...) Behind the glass, Nénette is a mirror. A screen for our projections. We attribute all kinds of feelings, intentions and even thoughts to her. In talking about her, we talk about ourselves. In looking at her, we include ourselves in the picture. Just as Flaubert declared, “I am Madame Bovary!” so I could say, “I am Nénette.” She is you. She is us. And yet we shall never know what she thinks, or even if she thinks. The mystery remains. Deep down, Nénette is the perfect confidante: she keeps all secrets. (Nicolas Philibert)
In the presence of Nicolas Philibert.
- Nicolas Philibert
- Katell Djian
- Nicolas Philibert
- Laurent Gabiot
- Jean Umansky
- Nicolas Philibert
- Léa Masson
- Philippe Hersant
- Pascal Gallois
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