Pop Fiction

Restless Souls

Joseph Kai

4:00pm

Sunday, September 24, 2023

60 mins

Joseph Kai’s debut graphic novel Restless (L’Intranquille) introduces us to Samar, a young queer comic book artist living in Beirut, Lebanon 30 years after the end of the civil war, and a few months before the disastrous explosion of August 2020. Presented in Kai’s otherworldly palette, we share Samar’s experience as he wanders between anguished dreams and memories, romantic experiences and the city’s underground scene. Through readings and drawings, Kai will bring his world to life and celebrate the power of art to create community.

Moderated by Sami Alwani.

Please note, the time and venue of this event has changed. It will now take place at 4pm in the Lakeside Terrace.

Presented with support from Ambassade de France à Canada.

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Conversation

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Moderated by Sami Alwani.

Please note, the time and venue of this event has changed. It will now take place at 4pm in the Lakeside Terrace.

Presented with support from Ambassade de France à Canada.

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This event will be followed by a book signing.

Conversation

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Joseph Kai

Joseph Kai is a queer artist from Beirut, Lebanon. He has published several works with the Lebanese collective of BD Samandal Comics. Joseph has participated in numerous festivals and exhibitions in Beirut, Lebanon; Berlin, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; and both Angouleme and Paris, France. He is currently living and working in Paris. Restless is his debut graphic novel. Joseph Kai’s Festival appearance is generously supported by Ambassade de France à Canada.