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Bernard-Anri LeviFrench political journalist.
Country:
 France |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Journalism Career
- Political Activism
- Film and Controversy
- Literary Works
- "Bangla-Desh, Nationalisme dans la révolution" (1973)
Early Life and Education
Bernard-Henri Lévy was born into a Jewish family in Béni-Saf, Algeria. His father owned a large lumber company. In 1954, the family moved to Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Lévy studied at the prestigious École Normale Supérieure, graduating in 1968.
Journalism Career
Lévy began his journalism career at the newspaper Combat. He gained prominence for his coverage of the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. From 1973, he served as an editor for Grasset, which later published many of his books.
Political Activism
Lévy has been involved in various political causes. In 1981, he traveled to Pakistan to aid Afghan mujahideen. He co-founded the anti-racism organization SOS Racisme in 1984 to mobilize Black and Arab voters for the Socialist Party. He also supported the "war on terror" in Afghanistan and backed Georgia during the 2008 South Ossetia War.
Film and Controversy
In 1991, Lévy was appointed director of the French National Film Commission. He used this position to fund films starring his then-wife, Arielle Dombasle, and his own projects. His 1997 film "Le Jour et la Nuit," which featured Dombasle, was a critical and commercial failure.
Literary Works
Lévy has written over 20 books, primarily on political and cultural topics. Despite their prolific number, none have achieved widespread popularity. His notable works include:
"Bangla-Desh, Nationalisme dans la révolution" (1973)
"La barbarie à visage humain" (1977)"Le diable en tête" (1984)
"Eloge des intellectuels" (1987)
"Bosna!" (1994)
"Le jugement dernier" (1992)
"Le siècle de Sartre" (2000)
"American Vertigo" (2006)
