BRALOSKOP (READINGSCOPE) 2027 – Festival of Books and Stories

Braloskop is an annual literary festival organised by KUD Janko Živko Poljčane, bringing together writers, artists, publishers, intellectuals and readers of different generations. The festival celebrates literature and storytelling as powerful means of connecting people, exchanging ideas and strengthening cultural and community life.

The 2027 edition will explore the theme Maternal Territories – Literature, Memory and Intergenerational Solidarity, focusing on the relationship between motherhood, personal and collective memory, cultural identity, human connection and peaceful coexistence. Through an interdisciplinary programme combining literature, artistic expression, dialogue and public participation, the festival aims to create a space where different generations and cultural perspectives can meet, share experiences and reflect on values that connect us.

INDICATIVE PROGRAMME:

• INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE – Motherhood, Memory and Solidarity Across Generations. The festival will open with a moderated dialogue bringing together representatives of four generations. Through guided conversations, participants will explore experiences of motherhood, family memories, changing social values and intergenerational relationships. Particular attention will be given to the role of literature, reading and storytelling in fostering mutual understanding, empathy and solidarity.
• ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE – Maternal Territories: Voices of Memory and Solidarity. An interdisciplinary artistic performance will combine poetry, literature and contemporary artistic expression. Drawing on the experiences and perspectives developed through international artistic collaboration and residency activities, the performance will explore motherhood, identity, memory and human relationships across cultural and geographical borders.
• BOOK FAIR AND LITERARY ENCOUNTERS.The festival will continue its tradition of bringing together writers, publishers, cultural organisations and readers. Book presentations and informal encounters will encourage direct exchanges between literary creators and audiences, while promoting reading, independent publishing and access to literature.
• PANEL DISCUSSION – Motherhood, Literature and the Culture of Peace. A public discussion involving artists, intellectuals and cultural professionals will examine how literature and artistic expression can contribute to empathy, social solidarity and peaceful coexistence. The discussion will also reflect on insights emerging from the intergenerational dialogue and explore the role of storytelling in connecting different generations, communities and cultural experiences.
• SPECIAL GUEST LECTURE – Literature, Humanity and the Future of Peaceful Coexistence. A guest lecture by a distinguished thinker, writer or cultural figure is envisaged as an opportunity for broader reflection on human values, collective memory, literature and the responsibility of culture in contemporary society.
• MEET THE ARTISTS – Art, Memory and Solidarity Without Borders. An informal conversation with participating international artists will offer audiences an insight into their creative processes, experiences of artistic collaboration and reflections developed during the project. The exchange will highlight the role of cross-border artistic cooperation in creating new perspectives and meaningful connections.
• FESTIVAL VISION. Braloskop 2027 aims to go beyond the traditional format of a literary festival by connecting artistic creation with intergenerational exchange, community participation and international cultural dialogue. Through literature, storytelling and artistic encounters, the festival seeks to strengthen empathy, encourage critical reflection and promote solidarity across generations and borders. The programme