Nathan Filer

On Thursday 13 June, BorderKitchen presents an interview with the young British author Nathan Filer at Theater aan het Spui.

Nathan Filer (1980) makes his debut with De schok van de val, marking a striking entrance into the literary world. The story is shocking in its premise, yet the tone is uplifting and humorous. The book has been described as Jonathan Safran Foer meets Intouchables. It introduces Matthew, who, from the institution where he is admitted, recounts his life and the turning point within it: the death of his older brother Simon.

In addition to being a novelist, poet and screenwriter, Nathan Filer also works in mental health care, which makes him particularly well suited to portray the inner world of his protagonist Matthew in a compelling and insightful way.

Nathan Filer will be interviewed in English by Auke Hulst, novelist (including Kinderen van het ruige land), musician (including De Meisjes) and journalist (NRC).

This BorderKitchen event is organised in collaboration with Uitgeverij Ambo Anthos. De schok van de val is translated from English by Nicolette Hoekmeijer. Original title: The Shock of the Fall.

Date: Thursday 13 June 2013
Start time: 8:00 PM
Location: Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
Tickets: €5.00 available via Theater aan het Spui: 070-3465272 or kassa@theateraanhetspui.nl