Les Petits Chevaux: a quest for identity at the heart of history

Published by Philippine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Philippine de Sortiraparis · Updated on March 14, 2025 at 11:48 a.m.
A family investigation reveals the fate of Lebensborn children at Théâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens until April 22.

Directed by Jeanne Signé, Les Petits Chevaux is a collective creation by Séverine Cojannot, Camille Laplanche, Matthieu Niango and Jeanne Signé. Featuring a cast including Florence Cabaret, Séverine Cojannot, Nadine Darmon and Samuel Debure, the play explores a forgotten part of history: the Lebensborn, the maternity hospitals set up by the Third Reich to create a generation of "racially perfect" children.

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The plot follows Violette, who urges her mother Hortense to search for her origins after discovering that she had been adopted. This quest takes them on a deeply moving journey, where they encounter testimonies and revelations about a little-known Nazi eugenics program. Between emotions and discoveries, the show tackles notions of identity, heredity and memory.

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Les Petits Chevaux is aimed at audiences interested in historical narratives and family dramas. Through its documentary approach, the play offers a reflection on the consequences of history on subsequent generations. On the other hand, its poignant theme and weighty historical revelations may not suit audiences looking for a light-hearted or entertaining experience.

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The particularity of this play lies in its originality: it is the first stage production to deal directly with the Lebensborn. Based on real facts and eyewitness accounts, it sheds light on a reality that has long remained in the shadows. Les Petits Chevaux invites us to reflect on the construction of identity and the weight of the past.

This article is based on information available about the show and is not based on a direct viewing of the piece.

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Dates and Opening Time
From March 17, 2025 to April 22, 2025

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    15 Rue du Retrait
    75020 Paris 20

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