(23 March 2016) Gioacchino Criaco, attorney by profession but also a full-time writer, was born in Africo, in Reggio Calabria. He collaborates with various newspapers and is the promoter of a enhancement activities related to Aspromonte and of the ancient village of Africo, abandoned after the floods of 1951. The stories told in his novels, says Criaco, are fictitious. On Tuesday 12 April (7:30pm) in Munich (in Stiftung Literaturhaus Hall, Salvatorplatz 1), a meeting with the author offers the German public the chance to learn more about his past and present projects. The event is part of the broader initiative “Literatur & Film,” and will also serve as the occasion to present the book “Anime Nere.” The novel is the first work by Criaco, published by Rubbettino in 2008 to the immediate acclaim of both critics and audiences. The book was defined “a stunning noir, exploded from the belly of Locride.” “Anime Nere” traces the existential parable of three young children from Aspromonte, all eager to achieve a life different from the one they inherited, who decide to think outside the box and do things their way. After the meeting with the author, moderated by journalist Christine Hamel (which will last about 45 minutes) and a short break, at 8:30pm the location will host the screening of the award-winning film by director Francis Munzi “Anime Nere” (Prokino Filmverleih GmbH), inspired by Criaco’s novel. The event is organized by Folio Verlag, Stiftung Literaturhaus, in cooperation with the Munich Filmfest and with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Munich. (Red)
