What is marie france trouillot?

Marie-France Trouillot is a Haitian writer, poet, and theater director. She was born on October 11, 1956, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Trouillot is the daughter of a Haitian writer, Lyonel Trouillot, and a Haitian artist, Luce Turnier.

She obtained a degree in psychology from the Université Quisqueya in Haiti and later studied theater at the Sorbonne in Paris. Trouillot has published several works of fiction and poetry, including the novel "Rosie Valland" and the poetry collection "The Ravenous Silence."

Her works explore themes of identity, memory, and social justice, often focusing on the experiences of Haitians and Haitian women in particular. Trouillot has been recognized for her contributions to Haitian literature and culture, receiving the Grand Prix du Livre de la Caraïbe in 2005 and the Tam-tam d'Or in 2012.

In addition to her literary work, Trouillot has also worked as a theater director, directing several productions in Haiti and France. She is an advocate for Haitian cultural preservation and the promotion of Haitian art and literature.