Book Bridge Festival
Book Bridge is conceived as a multilingual, three-day festival that brings together authors from different language groups. It was launched in 2024 as part of the Ponta Lopud creative platform, which, in addition to literature, also offers established festivals in the fields of film and music – the Film Festival (June) and the Jazz Festival (August).
Book Bridge celebrates and nurtures literary talent in Croatia and hosts domestic and foreign thinkers and authors. From compelling conversations to presentations of domestic and foreign authors, to literary workshops and discussions, Book Bridge encourages community collaboration and reminds us of the importance of open dialogue building bridges between cultures and nations. The festival takes place on Lopud, an island and all that comes with it. The island as an inspiration, an idyllic location, isolation in specific living conditions, or erhaps, a secret place for meetings and summer adventures. The island is also a meditative place, an inexhaustible source of creativity.
The aim of this festival is to be a meeting point for ideas and to explore and discuss developments in literature, art and society in general through the world of the written word.
Words in Motion
Over two days, participants present their recent works to audiences from Dubrovnik, Lopud, and beyond. With the assistance of distinguished moderators, they engage in discussions on writing techniques, research methods, storytelling styles, challenges in translation, and insights into publishing in Croatia and their home countries.
The festival offers an immersive experience that goes beyond literature and enables fruitful conversations to continue. These occasions encompass gourmet events, local wine tasting and exploration of Lopud’s rich cultural heritage, all contributing to providing an inspiring and unforgettable festival experience.
