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De rat van Arras: conversation with Adriaan van Dis and Jan Cleijne
About
A conversation with writer Adriaan van Dis and illustrator Jan Cleijne about turning Van Dis's 1986 novella De rat van Arras into a graphic novel. At Podium Mozaïek in Amsterdam on 12 November 2026 at 19:15.
What to expect
A conversation with writer Adriaan van Dis and illustrator Jan Cleijne about the novella De rat van Arras and its graphic novel adaptation.
The novella deals with war experiences and how they are passed on to a next generation.
- Adriaan van Dis wrote the novella in 1986.
- The graphic novel is due in early 2027.
- Part of the Amsterdam Storytelling Festival.
- Festival: 6–15 November 2026.
Questions
When does De rat van Arras: conversation with Adriaan van Dis and Jan Cleijne start and end?
De rat van Arras: conversation with Adriaan van Dis and Jan Cleijne runs Thursday, 12 November 2026, 19:15 until 20:25.
Where is De rat van Arras: conversation with Adriaan van Dis and Jan Cleijne?
De rat van Arras: conversation with Adriaan van Dis and Jan Cleijne takes place at Podium Mozaïek, Bos en Lommerweg 191, Amsterdam.
How much are tickets for De rat van Arras: conversation with Adriaan van Dis and Jan Cleijne?
Tickets for De rat van Arras: conversation with Adriaan van Dis and Jan Cleijne cost from €12 on the official ticket shop.
What is the conversation about?
The novella De rat van Arras and its graphic novel adaptation.
The talk is about how a written story becomes visual.
It is part of the Amsterdam Storytelling Festival 2026.
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Getting there
Podium Mozaïek, Bos en Lommerweg 191, 1055 DT Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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