Reporting in Strasbourg where the British writer Salman RUSHDIE, who had been struck by a fatwa since 1989 for his book "The Satanic Verses", was able to meet his readers on the occasion of the publication of his book "The Golden Family". The writer prefers to be recognized for the stories he writes. Interviews with two readers, Salman RUSHDIE, and Eric NAULLEAU, writer.
Reporting in Lyon, at the Assises internationales de la littérature, where the writer Salman RUSHDIE was able to meet his readers on the occasion of the publication of his book "Two years, eight months and twenty-eight nights". He expresses himself on the risks of the sacralization of the contents of books and the return of the religious in society.
The British writer Salman RUSDHIE, threatened with death for his book "The Satanic Verses" is received by Jack LANG, Minister of National Education and Culture for a visit to the Great Ark of Defense. This marks France’s support for him against the Iranian terrorist threat. He was able to meet opposition political leaders who came to show their support: Alain Carignon, Jacques Toubon and Simone VEIL. Interviews with Salman RUSHDIE, Jack LANG and Simone VEIL.
Interview with British writer Salman RUSHDIE about his ability to continue writing despite the fatwa and death threats that have been hanging over him since 1989. He is invited on the occasion of the publication of the book "The Last Sigh of the Moor".
Report in Paris where the British writer Salman RUSHDIE, protected by police from the fatwa of which he is the object, was able to meet booksellers. Interviews with Philippe LECONTE, Marie-Rose GUARNIERI, Marie-Paule KERMAREC, booksellers, and Salman RUSHDIE.
The writer Edmonde CHARLES ROUX reacts to the death threats made by the Ayatollah Khomeini against the writer Salman Rushdie for his book "Satanic verses".
Since 1989, the English writer Salman Rushdie has been the subject of a fatwa pronounced by the Ayatollah Khomeiny in Iran, following the publication of the "Satanic Verses". In recent years, his life has become more normal. Twenty years later, he returns to the time when he had to live hidden and protected.