About
What to expect
At Crossing Border, Atef Abu Saif is in conversation about his novel A suspended life.
- Atef Abu Saif is a historian
- Former Palestinian Minister of Culture
- Writes novels, plays, non-fiction and diaries
- A suspended life (2014) was shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction
Questions
When does Atef Abu Saif start and end?
Atef Abu Saif runs Saturday, 7 November 2026.
Where is Atef Abu Saif?
Atef Abu Saif takes place at Borderkitchen, Kerkstraat 13, Den Haag.
How much are tickets for Atef Abu Saif?
Tickets for Atef Abu Saif cost €11 on the official ticket shop.
What is A suspended life about?
The novel is set in Gaza City.
Na'iem is killed by a bullet in his copy shop
His son Saliem returns from abroad
Saliem and his cousin debate whether Na'iem is a hero or a victim
The story follows Saliem's old friends and the choices they make
Arabic and Moroccan events
Getting there
Borderkitchen, Kerkstraat 13, 2514 KP Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, NL
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