Jean-Christophe Rufin Interview Series

17 June 2026 - L’Académie Française (French Academy) with Jean-Christophe Rufin

Amalibri

Summer 2026 was filled with many new experiences. One of which was interviewing Jean-Christophe Rufin for Amalibri.

Jean-Christophe Rufin is a French doctor, diplomat, novelist and esteemed member of L'Académie Française. He has worked internationally with people, words and deeply inspires me with his vast knowledge, kindness and humor from medicine to word choice. L’Académie Française is a special organisation that decides what words are added to the official French dictionary each year and which are removed. He is one of forty members worldwide to hold this incredible role. It was a moving to co-interview Mr. Rufin, film the one hour plus project, edit and create a four part interview series.

Amalibri is a French social network for book lovers that lets people share personal reading recommendations by creating digital book clubs with close friends, family, and colleagues.