Through lyrics and melodies, with words and the embrace of the night, Sujiwo Tejo, the celebrated Indonesian writer and puppeteer, will weave every song, powerful monologue, and Javanese philosophy he …
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Tove is a 2020 Finnish biographical film centered on the life of Tove Jansson, a Swedish-speaking Finnish author and illustrator. Jansson is renowned for her creation of the cherished Moomins …
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Autobiography is a 2022 thriller drama film starring Kevin Ardilova as Rakib, a housekeeper and assistant to retired general Purnawinata, played by Arswendy Bening Swara. Rakib forms a deep bond …
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Project Suara Perempuan Indonesia, or SUPERIA, is an art project that delves into the diverse voices and perspectives of Indonesian women through artistic storytelling on screen and stage. Presented in …
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We invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of Peron House (est. 1925), a literary haven led by award-winning author Leila S. Chudori and literary curator Rain Chudori. …
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Enter the extraordinary world of the Amazon with an evening filled with magical stories and insights. Wade Davis, Helena Gualinga and Carlos Castaño, will tell their tale about the Amazon’s …
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Join us at the renowned Alila Ubud for an evening of remarkable voices featuring Anita Heiss, Grace Tame, and Tanaïs, hosted by Rebecca Makkai. Through their personal journeys, they’ve harnessed …
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Fabx Storytelling Sanctuary presents an extraordinary Evening of Inspiration and Connection. Three brave and committed individuals from our Festival lineup and beyond take center stage to speak their truth and …
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Antologi Atita, Wartamana, Anagata: Past, Present, and Future is a compilation of short stories curated from Emerging UWRF writers spanning the years 2008 to 2022. As the Festival commemorates its …
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This is the first book providing ample evidence that the collapse of modern societies has already begun, along with the habits of modernity. Professor Bendell explains that it results from …
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We’re excited to introduce Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana as the official Ambassador of Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, the driving force behind the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and the Ubud Food …
In the lead-up to this year’s Festival, our new Head of International Programming, Hannah Curtis, sat down with us to talk about her new position, the aspirations for the future …
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