The article delves into the personal history of Jean Reverzy, an influential yet lesser-known French writer, exploring the profound connections between his life experiences, literary works, and the vivid portrayal of Lyon in his novels. It also pays tribute to Raymond Chirat, a fellow Lyonnais and cinema enthusiast, along with actor-producer Jacques Perrin, who envisioned adapting Reverzy's poignant novel "Le Passage" into a film.