About Marie Susini
Lived 1916 – 1993 (aged 77). Marie Susini was a French writer, screenwriter and librarian.
Marie Susini (January 18, 1916 – August 22, 1993) was a French author known for her writing about her native Corsica.
Early life and education Marie Susini was born in Renno, Corsica, in 1916. She was raised by nuns in Vico, then attended school in Beaune. After living for a period in Marseille, she studied philosophy and literature in Paris, taking particular interest in the work of Henri Bergson. Her writing speaks of Corsica, of the island's isolation, and of the power of unexpressed feelings.
She also played the role of "Mathieu's wife" in Robert Bresson's 1967 film Mouchette.
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Who was Marie Susini?
French writer (1916–1993)
When was Marie Susini born?
Marie Susini was born on 18 January 1916 in Renno.
When did Marie Susini die?
Marie Susini died on 22 August 1993 in Orbetello.
What was Marie Susini's occupation?
Marie Susini was a writer, screenwriter and librarian.
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Marie Susini was French.
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