From Bildungsroman to Mediterranean noir, from historical narratives and social engagement to intimate reflections on the value of memory. The common denominator is Sardinia, because these authors are either native to the island or have chosen it as their home. The Éntula Literary Festival, organized by the Lìberos association, offers five events in the courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale in Sassari. All events are at 7 pm and admission is free.
We begin on Tuesday, July 21st, with Valeria Usala presenting "In the Houses of Others," in conversation with Lorena Piras . The author leads us into an old building where people live who seem to be ignored. Amid peeling plaster and cracked walls, the residents' lives hold a fragile balance. Their solitudes barely touch, but a young girl with a small white Moleskine observes them, jots down details, and preserves what remains of these forgotten lives.
On Thursday, July 23, Elvira Mujčić , now living in Cagliari, will discuss Nene, Merima, and Eliza in "The Season That Wasn't There," set against the backdrop of the impending dissolution of Yugoslavia. The author will be in conversation with Paola Cadeddu .
The next day, Antonio Boggio will be in conversation with Roberto Uzzau and Antonella Uras about "Nero Mediterraneo," a noir film set in Carloforte. On Monday, July 27, Davide Piras will be in conversation with Gianni Tetti about "Femmenella," set during the rise of fascism.
The series concludes on Tuesday, July 28th, with Graziella Monni discussing her novel "The Girl of Solitude" with Alessandro De Roma. The story intertwines the destinies of two women from different eras, yet linked by a mysterious thread that manifests itself in the tolling of the bell of the Church of Solitude in Nuoro.
