Serbia’s literary scene just got a major shake-up! Divna Vuksanović snagged the prestigious Moma Dimić Literary Award for her novel “At the Pool,” handed out during the 28th “Days of Milovan Vidaković” festival. Named after the famous Serbian writer and translator Moma Dimić (1944–2008), this biennial award is one of the highest honors in Serbian literature.
The expert jury praised Vuksanović’s novel for writing “each story in a different way” and “playfully experimenting with various genre and temporal matrices.” In other words, this isn’t just another book—it’s an artistic challenge and innovation in Serbian prose.
But let’s be real—how many of us actually follow these literary events? While the world races after instant entertainment and viral content, awards like this and works like Vuksanović’s often get lost in the shadows. Is this a sign that Serbian literature is doomed to obscurity, or is this the moment we need to wake up and support true artists?
Meanwhile, as literary awards are being handed out in Belgrade, a revolution is brewing in cinemas with the opening of the first “ScreenX” theater on July 17 at the Ada Mol shopping center. This new film format expands the image onto the side walls of the theater, promising a panoramic experience that will change how we watch movies. The first film to be shown is James Gunn’s “Superman,” followed by “Fantastic Four: First Steps.”
As technology and entertainment evolve at lightning speed, literature still fights for its place in the sun. Awards like Moma Dimić are beacons reminding us that real art still exists—but the question is, how ready are we to appreciate it?
If you thought literature was boring and irrelevant to the modern world, think again. Divna Vuksanović and her award prove that behind every story lies something new and exciting. Maybe it’s time to pick up a book instead of just the remote control.
And now, while you mull that over, take a peek at the comments—who knows, maybe you’ve got something to say about how literature can survive in the digital entertainment age. Or maybe you have a hilarious meme about “literary awards”? Don’t be shy, share it with us!
