3 Questions for Denijen Pauljević

In my work, I move between different disciplines and realities. I am interested in how language and its evolution can facilitate dialogue and debate, particularly for those who are often marginalised. I am increasingly concerned about the future of Germany in light of the political shift to the right. Nevertheless, there is hope. For example, the student protests in Serbia demonstrate that significant social resistance and engagement are still possible in the heart of Europe.

For me, improvisation is a survival strategy in all areas of life, including on stage and in writing. It's the ability to cope with the unpredictable and use the moment creatively. As a singer and actor, I know that the most important things often happen unexpectedly. Improvisation also plays a major role in my cultural management work – it's about being willing to work with what's available to create new spaces.

Denijen Pauljević was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and lives in Munich. He is a writer, theatre-maker, curator, and performer. His work combines multilingual storytelling with documentary and autofictional approaches.
In 2015 he taught screenwriting at the University of Television and Film Munich, and since 2021 he has taught scenic writing at LMU Munich. His debut radio play Das Schneckengrabhaus was named Radio Play of the Month in January 2022. Since 2019 he has been a member of the Munich Theatre Writers' Network (Netzwerk Münchner Theatertexter*innen) and co-leads the cultural department at Bellevue di Monaco.