Ciné Club Series: 'La Page Blanche' by Murielle Magellan

Thursday, January 22, 2026 From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM Add to Calendar 2026-01-22 18:00:00 2026-01-22 20:00:00 Ciné Club Series: 'La Page Blanche' by Murielle Magellan Begin the new year with a story of fresh beginnings and personal transformation as we present a screening of La Page Blanche (Eloïse's Journey, 2022) by Murielle Magellan. French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA, United States America/New_York

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Begin the new year with a story of fresh beginnings and personal transformation as we present a screening of La Page Blanche (Eloïse's Journey, 2022) by Murielle Magellan, a witty adaptation of the graphic novel by Boulet and Pénélope Bagieu.

This imaginative comedy-drama follows Éloïse, a young Parisian woman who suddenly finds herself sitting on a bench with no memory of who she is or how she got there. With her past erased, she must rebuild her life from scratch, guided only by stray clues, unexpected encounters, and her own growing intuition.

Director Murielle Magellan brings warmth, humor, and emotional depth to this playful existential tale, exploring what remains when identity is stripped away. Through Éloïse’s rediscovery of her relationships, routines, and deepest desires, La Page Blanche becomes a charming meditation on reinvention, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to rewrite one’s own story.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Félicie Petit-Nivard, novelist, photographer, and creative writing workshop instructor, who will reflect on la page blanche and the creative path it opens.

Watch the trailer

The evening will conclude with a wine reception, offering a chance for discussion and reflection among fellow cinephiles.

Movie in French with English subtitles. The Q&A that will follow the screening will be in English.

Members

$14

Non-members

$18

About Murielle Magellan

Murielle Magellan is a French screenwriter, director, and novelist. After writing for television and theatre, she made her feature film debut with La Page Blanche(2022), adapting the acclaimed graphic novel by Boulet and Pénélope Bagieu. Her work is known for its sensitivity, humor, and attention to the emotional landscapes of everyday life. Magellan brings a uniquely literary sensibility to her filmmaking, blending intimate character studies with imaginative visual storytelling.

About Félicie Petit-Nivard

Félicie Petit-Nivard is a Franco-Belgian writer, photographer, and content creator for companies and media outlets. She published her first novel Douter in 2023, a thoughtful and subtly humorous meditation on doubt, connection, and everyday life. She has been leading creative writing workshops in Boston since 2024.

She holds a degree in philosophy and a master’s in management, two lenses that shape her writing: a philosophical curiosity for the world and a grounded sense of the real.. More about her work can be found at feliciepetitnivard.com

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