Saturday 21 November, 17:00

Kadaré après Kadaré

A literary encounter with Bessa Myftiu, moderated by Pablo Thuler, examines Ismaïl Kadaré’s work and legacy through themes of memory, exile and cultural translation. The discussion explores Kadaré’s singular position “between worlds” — between language and multiple cultures, heritage and modernity, belonging and displacement — and asks what his literature reveals today about identity and otherness. The evening continues with a musical performance by Elina Duni and Rob Luft, followed by an intercultural aperitif.

In Albanian with a French translation

Grand-Rue 40,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: DR

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