Damir Karakaš

Damir Karakaš was born in 1967 in the village of Plašćica, in the Croatian region of Lika, known for strong winters, wolves, and inventor Nikola Tesla. He worked in Zagreb and Split as a journalist, reporting from the front lines of the war in Croatia, Bosnia and Kosovo. From 2001 through 2007 he lived in Bordeaux and Paris, where he supported himself by playing the accordion. One of the most respected writers in Croatia and the former Yugoslavia, Karakaš is winner of prestigious domestic and international literary awards. He has published seven novels, three short story collections, and a travelog. His novels have been translated into ten languages, including the first translation of a work of Croatian literature into Arabic. A film based on Celebration four major awards (Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Male Lead, Best Cinematography) at the 2024 Pula Summer Film Festival. He is the father of three daughters and currently lives in Zagreb. (Photo Credit: Tom Čuveljak)