A reading and film discussion presented by Czech novelist Arnost Lustig, whose work reflects his survival of the Holocaust, will be hosted by Colorado State Nov. 9-10 as part of the International Reading Series. A reception and book signing will follow at the University Club on campus. Discussion and a reception follow the film.
All events are free and open to the public.
Lustig has written 13 books, eight of which have been published in English. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages. As a writer, he focuses on the possibilities of moral triumph in the face of fear and humiliation. After World War II, Lustig worked for Radio Prague as a war correspondent in Israel and began earning a strong reputation as a radio reporter, screenwriter and novelist. Five of his novels were adapted as motion pictures, leading to international critical acclaim for his screenplays and his major role in creating what came to be called the Czech New Wave Cinema.