Themed “Origins”, the annual literary festival will feature around 160 literary and arts figures from 30 different countries to share their journeys, ideas and inspirations in 72 discussions at three venues in Ubud, Bali: Taman Baca, Indus Restaurant and the Neka Art Museum.

Director and animator Pierre Coffin, who directed Despicable Me, is set to appear on Oct. 29 and will share behind-the-scenes stories of his career.

 

Did that Minion just say terima kasih? We are very pleased to welcome #French-Indonesian animated film director and voice actor @pierrecoffin to this year's #UWRF, the man behind the little yellow characters from the Despicable Me franchise, emblazoned on everything from children’s clothing to public minibuses across the country. You can find Pierre on the Main Program stage for behind-the-scenes stories from a fascinating career in #film, or bring the family to a free film screening of Despicable Me 3 under the stars at Blanco Renaissance Museum. _____ Kami dengan sangat bahagia ingin mengucapkan selamat datang kepada Sutradara dan Pengisi Suara animasi asal Perancis-Indonesia, Pierre Coffin, di jajaran pembicara #UWRF17. Pria di balik karakter kuning menggemaskan, Minions, dari seri Despicable Me yang muncul di mana-mana, mulai dari baju anak-anak hingga bus. Temukan Pierre di panggung Main Program untuk mendengar kisah di balik layar karirnya yang mengagumkan di industri perfilman, atau bawa keluarga Anda ke pemutaran film Despicable me, gratis di Blanco Museum.

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Coffin’s mother, Indonesian writer Nurhayati Srihardini Siti Nukatin, also known as NH Dini, is scheduled to share her experiences on the first day of the festival.

UWRF 2017 will also feature prominent writers such as mystical poet Sutardji Calzoum Bachri, journalist Seno Gumira Ajidarma and Northern Irish author Paul McVeigh.

Along with authors' discussions, the 14th edition of the Ubud literary festival will present children's workshops, special events, film screenings, poetry readings, musical performances and many other activities. (jes/asw)

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