Alienated Majesty Books and AFS partner up for their monthly lit and film tête-à-tête, the two mediums in conversation thanks to author Hervé Guibert’s work in both. Co-writer alongside director Patrice Chéreau, Guibert brings themes of his own memoir into The Wounded Man’s script – the loss of an erotic fixation, a person the protagonist cannot have yet wants deeply. While the author pens his personal story about a late teen addict whom he shared a fractured six-year relationship, the film opts to follow protag Henri (Jean Hugues Anglade) as he explores the night, criminal escapades, and the enigmatic Jean. Catch the flick at AFS for a post-movie chat as well as an Alienated Majesty pop-up shop. – James Scott
