SALLE LABROUSTE TALES
In an exclusive event for Dior’s distinguished Book Tote Club, acclaimed actress Natalie Portman shares her favorite books in the elegant Salle Labrouste room at the national library of France. This intimate session highlights the literary works Portman treasures and carries in her iconic Dior Book Tote bag, spanning a wide array of genres and authors, including essayists, directors, and photographers.
Known for her profound roles and intellectual insight, Portman discusses her most memorable literary encounters, featuring a rich selection of influential books. She emphasizes “When We Cease to Understand the World” by Benjamín Labatut, which delves into the limits of scientific understanding and the intricacies of the human psyche. Another of her picks is Elena Ferrante’s “My Brilliant Friend,” which vividly portrays the complex friendship between two women in Naples.
Portman also explores Rebecca Solnit’s “Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities,” an inspiring look at activism and hope, and Susan Sontag’s “On Photography,” which examines the nuanced relationship between photography and reality. A significant find for Portman is “Todd Haynes. American Chimeras” by Judith Revault d’Allonnes and Amélie Galli, offering an insightful perspective on filmmaker Todd Haynes’s career through a series of striking photographs.
