# Jorge Luis Borges 40th anniversary commemorations

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> Updated: 2026-08-31T19:07:51.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 5.

In late July 2026, the 40th anniversary of Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges’s death was marked by a series of cultural events. A five‑hour documentary, *Biografía de Jorge Luis Borges*, directed by Mariano Llinás, premiered out of competition in the non‑fiction section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Simultaneously, Alfaguara announced the 2026 release of *Conferencias reunidas 1960‑1985*, a compiled volume of Borges’s lectures edited by Sara Luisa del Carril.

In Argentina, provincial celebrations included the 22nd Feria del Libro in Junín and a public dialogue titled “Pensar Borges” in Córdoba. In early August, the Teatro Estudio in Mar del Plata launched a three‑week “Cine Debate” cycle dedicated to Borges. In mid-August, Buenos Aires hosted ‘Jornadas Borges: un escritor universal’ from 18 to 25 August, organized by the Jorge Luis Borges International Foundation and the Buenos Aires government. This period also coincided with the second anniversary of the Jorge Luis Borges Digital Public Library.

Upcoming commemorations in October include the Rosario International Book Fair, held from 8 to 18 October at the Cultural Fontanarrosa. Organized by the Government of Santa Fe, the National University of Rosario, and other entities, the fair will feature a central theme honoring Borges and include guests such as Claudia Piñeiro, Eduardo Sacheri, María O’Donnell, and Selva Almada.

Additionally, the 4th Regional Conference of Literature and Philosophy will take place on 9 October in San Martín de los Andes at the Biblioteca Popular 9 de Julio. Organized by the Instituto de Formación Docente N.º 3, the event will feature workshops including ‘El hilo de Ariadna: un recorrido filosófico por los laberintos de Borges’ and ‘Borges simulador’.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: San Martín de los Andes to host Borges-themed literature and philosophy conference

The Instituto de Formación Docente N.º 3 will host the 4th Regional Conference of Literature and Philosophy in San Martín de los Andes, focusing on the works of Jorge Luis Borges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-martn-de-los-andes-to-host-borges-themed-literature-and-philosophy-conference

### 2026-08-20: Borges Conferences 2026 open with new sculpture and book launch

The Borges Conferences 2026 opened in Argentina with the unveiling of a new sculpture of Jorge Luis Borges and the launch of Lucas Adur’s new book on the author’s global literary legacy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borges-conferences-2026-open-with-new-sculpture-and-book-launch

### 2026-08-20: Buenos Aires celebrates Jorge Luis Borges legacy and digital library anniversary

Buenos Aires celebrates Jorge Luis Borges with a series of cultural events and marks the second anniversary of the Jorge Luis Borges Digital Public Library, which serves over 45,000 members.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-celebrates-jorge-luis-borges-legacy-and-digital-library-anniversary

### 2026-07-27: Argentina marks 40th anniversary of Jorge Luis Borges' death with book fair and library talks

Argentina marks 40 years since Jorge Luis Borges' death with a book fair in Junín and a dialogue on his legacy at Córdoba’s Biblioteca Córdoba.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-marks-40th-anniversary-of-jorge-luis-borges-death-with-book-fair-and-library-talks

### 2026-07-24: Jorge Luis Borges honored with new documentary at Venice and a compiled conference book

A new five‑hour documentary on Jorge Luis Borges debuts at Venice, while Alfaguara prepares a 2026 book compiling his 1960‑85 lectures.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-luis-borges-honored-with-new-documentary-at-venice-and-a-compiled-conference-book

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