The Books in the Spotlight series returns this June, once again hosted by renowned publicist and journalist Branko Rosić.
The Books in the Spotlight series returns this June, once again hosted by renowned publicist and journalist Dubravka Stojanović, journalist Petar Janjatović and director Srđan Dragojević – each offering a personal perspective on how the books they’ve read or written have shaped their lives. These are respected figures with rich careers and valuable insight, whose stories are certain to make your Wednesday evenings all the more inspiring.
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Books in the Spotlight: Dubravka Stojanović
Wednesday, 11 June at 19:00
The June series opens with a conversation featuring Dubravkom Stojanović, a prominent historian and professor at the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade. The evening will explore the role of history in shaping contemporary society: do schoolbooks foster myths, how are national delusions formed, and is Serbia in a state of constant resistance to modernity? Known for her engaged approach and critical reflection on collective memory, Stojanović will also discuss how history is both used – and misused – in the public sphere today. She is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Konrad Adenauer Foundation prize for her contribution to reconciliation in the region and promotion of European values.
Books in the Spotlight: Petar Janjatović
The impressive line-up of guests clearly shows that the conversation will go beyond literature – touching on everything that shapes our culture, from rock ‘n’ roll to film, from books to societal issues.
How do books help us understand history?
Which works have shaped the Serbian cultural scene?
What is the social impact of rock music?