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March 25, 2026

Three women in the shortlist for the Momo Kapor award for literature

The "Momčilo Momo Kapor" Foundation will traditionally award the prize for literature this year on the birthday of our writer and painter, April 8. The eminent jury, consisting of Radmila Stanković, Muharem Bazdulj, and Vule Žurić, has decided which works are in the shortlist, and the decision on this year's laureate will be made in early April.

Three women in the shortlist for the Momo Kapor award for literature

TL;DR

  • The Momčilo Kapor Foundation will present its literature award on April 8th.
  • The jury, comprising Radmila Stanković, Muharem Bazdulj, and Vule Žurić, selected three works for the shortlist.
  • The shortlisted books are "Igračka-plačka" by Hana Piščević, "Martin udio" by Sanja Savić Milosavljević, and "Goli i obučeni" by Ljubica Arsić.
  • These works were chosen for their literary value and thematic connections to Momčilo Kapor's writing.
  • The foundation seeks to support contemporary writers in the tradition of Momčilo Kapor.
  • The award, now in its eighth year, has previously been given to prominent figures like Emir Kusturica and Peter Handke.
  • The Momčilo Kapor Foundation was established after the writer's death to preserve his legacy.

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