Literature Forum 2015: Nordic Noir Finished

Contact info: Eha Vain (eha.vain@norden.ee)

This year’s literature forum, the third in the series, will shine the spotlight on well-written crime fiction, exploring the definition of ‘noir’ in the national and international context and showcasing the diverse cultures, attitudes and world views that exist today.

Guest speakers

• Leena Lehtolainen (Author, Finland)
• Vigdis Hjorth (Author, Norway)
• Kerstin Bergman (Crime fiction expert, secretary of the Swedish Crime Writers Academy)
• Bo Tao Michaëlis (Author, literary critic and member of the Danish Crime Academy)
• Nils Sakss (Author, Latvia)
• Árni Þórarinsson (Author, Iceland)

Local speakers

• Indrek Hargla
• Ott Sandrak
• Mika Keränen
• Jaan Martinson

aims of forum

• To shine the spotlight on the depth, modernity and social aspects of high-quality crime fiction
• To encourage fans of crime writing to establish clubs and associations
• To provide the impetus for the creation of cooperation networks within Estonia and on the international literary landscape

Find out more about the forum.