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| Festival de Literatura de Paraty (Flip) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Festival de Literatura de Paraty (Flip) |
| Location | Paraty, Rio de Janeiro |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founders | Liz Calder; Fernando Gabeira; Maria Cândida; Ivan Ângelo |
| Dates | annually (typically July) |
Festival de Literatura de Paraty (Flip) The Festival de Literatura de Paraty (Flip) is an annual literary festival held in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro that convenes international and Brazilian authors, publishers, translators, and readers for discussions, readings, and cultural programming. Founded in 2003 by figures including Liz Calder, Ivan Ângelo, and Fernando Gabeira, the festival takes place in historic settings such as the Largo da Matriz and engages institutions like the Fundação Biblioteca Nacional and Instituto Moreira Salles. Recognized alongside events such as the Hay Festival and the BookExpo America, Flip has become a focal point in Latin American literary circuits.
The festival emerged in 2003 following initiatives by Liz Calder and municipal authorities of Paraty, Rio de Janeiro with support from cultural agents like Instituto Moreira Salles, the Fundação Biblioteca Nacional, and private sponsors such as Editora Objetiva and Companhia das Letras. Early editions foregrounded figures including Moacyr Scliar, Chico Buarque, Clarice Lispector (posthumous tributes), and Jorge Amado (heritage programming), while connecting to transatlantic networks exemplified by interactions with the British Council, Instituto Cervantes, and the Guggenheim Museum. Over time Flip incorporated panels featuring representatives of Universidade Federal Fluminense and partnerships with festivals like the Festival Internacional de Literatura de Buenos Aires and the Miami Book Fair. The festival’s history reflects debates present in events such as the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Salon du Livre about the role of literary festivals in publishing.
Flip is organized by a nonprofit foundation in collaboration with the municipal government of Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, cultural institutions like Instituto Moreira Salles, and publishers including Companhia das Letras, Penguin Random House, and Planeta. Programming is structured around curated panels, main-stage conversations, and themed series similar to formats used by the Hay Festival and the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Venues include historic sites such as Largo da Matriz and local churches, with logistical coordination from entities like Prefeitura de Paraty and transport partners that serve connections to Rio de Janeiro (city). The festival schedule typically spans four days in July, integrating partnerships with media outlets like Folha de S.Paulo, O Globo, and broadcasters comparable to TV Cultura.
Programming encompasses plenary conversations, author readings, children’s literature sessions, film screenings, and music performances that have featured crossovers with institutions such as the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro and the Cinemateca Brasileira. Special projects have included tributes to writers such as João Cabral de Melo Neto, Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Mario Vargas Llosa, and Jorge Luis Borges (posthumous homage), and thematic strands addressing publishing trends linked to Amazon (company) and rights markets like the Frankfurt Book Fair. Flip’s schedule often features translation-focused panels with participation from organizations like the American Translators Association and publishers such as Bloomsbury. Satellite programs include the Flipinha children’s festival and author residencies modeled on initiatives by the Guggenheim Fellowship and university writer-in-residence programs.
Over the years Flip has hosted a wide array of international and Brazilian figures including J. M. Coetzee, Mario Vargas Llosa, Susan Sontag (posthumous discussions), Salman Rushdie, Philip Roth, Isabel Allende, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Margaret Atwood, Orhan Pamuk, Paul Auster, Juan Gabriel Vásquez, Raduan Nassar, Rubem Fonseca, Paulo Coelho, Clarice Lispector tributes, Ariano Suassuna homages, and contemporary Brazilian writers such as Graciliano Ramos retrospectives and living authors like Milton Hatoum, Raduan Nassar, and Lygia Fagundes Telles (historical panels). Translators, editors, and publishers including representatives from Penguin Random House, Companhia das Letras, Alfaguara, Bloomsbury, and cultural figures from Universidade de São Paulo and Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro have participated.
Flip has been credited with elevating the profile of Paraty, Rio de Janeiro as a cultural destination and stimulating interest in Brazilian literature internationally through ties with institutions such as the British Council, Instituto Cervantes, and literary prizes including the Prêmio Jabuti and the Nobel Prize in Literature laureates who have appeared or been discussed. Critics in outlets like Folha de S.Paulo and The New York Times have compared Flip to the Hay Festival and the Festival Internacional de Literatura de Buenos Aires for its role in cultural diplomacy and literary tourism. Academic studies from Universidade Federal Fluminense and Universidade de São Paulo analyze Flip’s contributions to the Brazilian publishing sector and its intersections with media conglomerates such as Globo.
Flip has faced controversies including debates about commercialization analogous to criticisms leveled at the Frankfurt Book Fair and concerns about political alignments when figures linked to PT (Brazilian Democratic Movement) or critics of Lula da Silva politics appear on stage. Other criticisms involve sponsorship from corporations like Banco do Brasil and cultural policy questions raised by scholars at Universidade de Brasília and commentators from Veja and O Estado de S. Paulo. Programming disputes have arisen over inclusivity and representation, echoing wider debates in festivals like the Hay Festival and the Edinburgh International Book Festival regarding diversity.
Economically, Flip generates significant seasonal revenue for local businesses in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro including pousadas, restaurants, and tour operators, with analyses by the Prefeitura de Paraty and researchers from Fundação Getulio Vargas estimating impacts similar to other cultural events such as the Carnival (Brazil) and the Festival de Parintins. Tourism spikes coincide with collaborations between local associations and national bodies like the Ministério do Turismo and state agencies in Rio de Janeiro (state), affecting transportation links to Cabo Frio International Airport and accommodation markets that also service visitors to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande.
Category:Literary festivals Category:Paraty, Rio de Janeiro