I believe that part of Europe’s intellectual soul resides in the Balkans Amos Reichman, the new director of the French Institute in Serbia, describes Belgrade as a fascinating city with a rich history and diverse cultural scene, appreciating its rivers, architecture, and the warmth of its people. He emphasizes the fundamental role of history in understanding the present and preparing for the future, and aims to strengthen relations between Serbia and France, as well as Serbia and the European Union. The Institute plans various cultural events, including literary meetings, exhibitions, and film festivals, to foster these connections.

• Amos Reichman, Director of the French Institute in Serbia, finds Belgrade fascinating due to its rivers, diverse architecture, and warm atmosphere.
• He highlights Belgrade’s rich and varied cultural scene, including galleries, concert halls, cinemas, bookstores, museums, and theaters.
• Reichman emphasizes the importance of history for understanding the present and shaping the future, both individually and collectively.
• His priorities include strengthening ties between Serbia and France, and Serbia and the European Union, focusing on Serbia’s integration into Europe.
• The French Institute plans several cultural events, such as “Molière Days” literary meetings, an exhibition honoring Danilo Kiš, a photography exhibition on women of the region, a drawing exhibition featuring Surrealist masters, a concert by Karol Beta, and a French film festival.
• Reichman is also an author of two books, “Jacques Schiffrin, un éditeur en exil” and “Les Morts de Raoul Villain,” which explore how history impacts individuals and vice versa.