Over 20 writers worldwide have confirmed their participation at the Second International Writers Festival, to be held from May 2-6, 2010 at Mishkenot She'ananim in Jerusalem.
For more information and the complete schedule in Hebrew, visit the
festival's official website: http://writersfestival.mouse.co.il/.
Festival Schedule for Thursday, May 6, 2010
11:00- 12:00
An Israeli Morning
Reading and conversation with A.B. Yehoshua
Moderator: Bilha Ben Eliyahu
Mishkenot Sha'ananim - Gallery
12:30- 14:00
Literary Awards
How? To Whom?
Initiated by Mifal Ha'payis
Mishkenot Sha'ananim - Auditorium
13:00 - 16:00
Literary Tour
Aharon Applefeld's Jerusalem
Tracing Jerusalem's café's, the people sitting inside, and the writing that was produced there, from the 1950's and 1960's till today.
Guide: Reuven Gafni
The tour will be held in Hebrew
For Registration: 02-5398888
Yad Ben Zvi
16:00 - 19:00
Children Literature Pavilion
Creative workshops, computer station to create digital books
Mishkenot Sha'ananim - Windmill Courtyard
17:00- 18:00
Writing Here, Writing There
Nurit Gretz (Israel) and Jamaica Kinkaid (USA)
The event will be held in English
Mishkenot Sha'ananim Auditorium
17:30 - 18:30
Writing Here, Writing There
Daniel Ben Simon (Israel) and Mark Dougan (France)
Djanogly Hall, Mishkenot Sha'ananim
17:00 - 18:00
Between the Lines/Books and More
The show Stolen Party
Based on a story by Liliana Hecker
Three short stories about three women of different ages, in moments of maturation, disillusionment and change. Ten actresses and two musicians playing live and improvised music create a miniature and minimalistic world.
Translated by: Tal Nitzan
Adaptation and director: Mor Frank
Stage design and costumes: Majdale Churi
Lighting: Netta Koren
Music: Roni Brenner, Ofer Baimel
With: Ranin Abou Channa, Moriah Ofir, Anat Chadid, Dana Haiar, Keren Yossef, Iris Laufer, Dana Laor, Yulia Simanov, Einat Schwartz, Reshit Te'ena
The Jerusalem Khan Theatre, Little Khan
18:00 - 19:00
Writing Here, Writing There
Gavriella Avigur Rotem (Israel) and Liliana Hecker (Argentina)
In a session on her book 'The Stolen Party'
The Jerusalem Khan Theatre, Little Khan
18:30 - 19:30
Writing Here, Writing There
Aharon Applefeld (Israel) and Nicole Krauss (USA)
The event will be held in English
Mishkenot Sha'ananim - Events tent overlooking the Old City Walls
18:30 -19:30
Books and Films
Session with author Yu Hua on his book To Live
For tickets: 02- 5654333
The event will be accompanied by a translator
Jerusalem Cinematheque 4
19:30 - 21:30
Screening the movie: To Live
Directed by: Zhang Yimou
For tickets: 02- 5654333
Jerusalem Cinematheque 1
21:30 - 20:30
Writing here, Writing there
Eyal Meged (Israel) and Daniel Kehlmann (Germany)
The event will be held in English
Djanogly Hall, Mishkenot Sha'ananim
19:30 - 20:30
Meeting in Town
Gadi Taub (Israel) and Etgar Keret (Israel)
Mishkenot Sha'ananim Auditorium
21:00 - 22:30
Closing Ceremony
Musician Shlomi Shaban hosts festival guests, and performs with a medley of the best of Migdal Ha'Pizmon
Mishkenot Sha'ananim - Events tent overlooking the Old City Walls
Map
The main festival program will be held at Mishkenot Sha\'ananim, but events will take place in various locations in Jerusalem, including the Jerusalem Cinematheque, Anna Ticho House, the Museum On the Seam, The Yellow Submarine, The Lab, and others.
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