Julia Kristeva, étrange étrangère

The documentary features interviews with Julia Kristeva, conducted in Paris, that delve into her ideas and perspectives. It also includes sequences from her personal life, highlighting her time spent on the Ile de Ré with her husband, writer Philippe Sollers, as well as her return to Bulgaria, where she revisits her childhood roots.

In addition to contemporary interviews, the film incorporates older, often intimate images that showcase Kristeva during her youth. These private archives reveal a more personal side of a woman known for her public and intellectual contributions. The combination of personal and public life in this documentary provides a unique insight into Kristeva’s experiences and thoughts as a prominent figure in contemporary thought.