The Piano Man from Beirut, a stranger in Amsterdam is a novella, some readers call it a pamphlet, was written out of great concern about the polarization in the world. Starting point was to write a script for a film set in Amsterdam.
An Amsterdam actress and an refugee from the Middle East meet on the terrace of a café.
The people in the story want the best for each other, the city and the world. Although the core of the story is quite serious, there are many funny situations in the book.
The background story gives a picture of what is going on in our contemporary society. Such as the threat to the democratic rule of law by authoritarian politicians and the spread of hate and fake news via social media.
The Pianoman from Beirut, a Stranger in Amsterdam, is about empathetic people in the city who are committed to a better world. Will the actress and the stranger meet again after losing each other after the meeting?
The #PianoMan from #Beirut, a #stranger in #Amsterdam will be published soon. The original book is published in the Duch language. #AntonioJansen is a writer and painter. He takes cultural initiatives in #Amsterdam750
