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Jorge Luis Borges 40th anniversary commemorations

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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~~ August, organized by the Jorge Luis Borges International Foundation and the Buenos Aires ~~government, the program included conferences, workshops, book presentations, guided tours, and cinema screenings at venues such as Palacio Libertad.~~ government. This period also coincided with the second anniversary of the Jorge Luis Borges Digital Public ~~Library, which celebrated its growth to over 45,000 members and a catalog of more than 3,000 titles, including popular works like ‘Ficciones’ and ‘El Aleph’. Looking ahead to October,~~ Library. Upcoming commemorations in October include the Rosario International Book ~~Fair is scheduled to take place~~ Fair, held from 8 to 18 October at the Cultural Fontanarrosa. Organized by the Government of Santa Fe Fe, the National University of Rosario, and other entities, the fair will feature a central theme honoring Borges ~~on the 40th anniversary of his death, with a guest list including figures~~ 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’.

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