William BURROUGHS et Brion GYSIN à Paris 1974 (French)

William Burroughs before his investure into the French Academy, in the streets of Paris. With Brian GYSIN, they return to the Beat Hotel and together they recollect (in French) the years 1958 to 1963. BURROUGHS speak (in English) of the book "Electronic Revolution", making the comparison with Watergate, Nixon, and speaks of "Wild Boys". As well Gysin introduces the "dream machine" (or "Dreammachine") and speaks about what this machine brings when one can look for hours. Burroughs speaks about the connection between dreams and his writing and the use of a dreammachine. Raphaël Sorin explains the role of the machine for Burroughs.