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Nina Polak

Nina Polak
Nina Polak

(1986) made a big impression in 2014 with her first novel We zullen niet te pletter slaan (We Won't Be Smashed to Pieces), a stormy family tale about Anna and Schard, the children of two lesbian mothers. Polak wrote the novel to explore what happens to a boy growing up among women, and to examine the role of non-biological parents. Schard reconnects with Anna after a trip to India; at that point, both are looking for the meaning of art, love, and life. They know what they want: to be a father, a wife, a hero, a lover—but can't find their way. We Zullen Niet... was nominated for the AKO Literature Prize. Reviewers praised Polak for her flowery style and daring metaphors that manage not to be overdone. Polak studied in Amsterdam and New York. She writes for De Groene Amsterdammer and Correspondent magazines about subjects like television, games, films, and literature.

(WU 15 GR)

Archive available for: Nina Polak

  • Winternachten 2015 – SATURDAY NIGHT UNLIMITED

    The Text of my Life: Nina Polak

    In the Filmhuis Studio the festival's guest writers present their favourite literary texts and explain why a particular poem, novel excerpt, or song lyric influenced their life and work. Which memory, what feeling does this text call up for them? A continuous interview programme, in which the audience also talks with the writers. Hosted by Wim Brands and Fidan Ekiz. In Dutch.

  • Winternachten 2015 – SATURDAY NIGHT UNLIMITED

    New Talent in the House!

    Five powerful new female stars in the literary firmament talk about their ultimate sense of being at home in specially written commentaries. Much-discussed debutante Nina Polak and her up-and-coming colleagues Bregje Hofstede, Mira Feticu, Roos van Rijswijk, and Shantie Singh appear in a varied program. Presented by Simone van Saarloos. In Dutch.