Aleksandar Hemon: Language, Exile, & The Many Forms of Artistic Expression

Aleksandar Hemon is a Bosnian-American author, essayist, critic, television writer, and screenwriter. He is best known for the novels Nowhere Man and The Lazarus Project, and his scriptwriting as a co-writer of The Matrix Resurrections. In this wide-ranging conversation about his life and work, Aleksandar will talk about language and exile, his love of football, and the power of music and storytelling.

This program is supported by media sponsor Words Without Borders.

About Words Without Borders

Now in its twenty-first year, Words Without Borders is the premier destination for a global literary conversation. Our mission is to cultivate global awareness by expanding access to international writing and creating a bridge between readers, writers, and translators. Our digital magazine offers unparalleled access to the world’s literary voices, and our education program, WWB Campus, brings global literature into hundreds of classrooms worldwide. Every year, WWB organizes free events with international authors, translators, and critics, providing a space for readers to engage directly with the perspectives we publish.