This modern interpretation by students from the Slovenian Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television dealt the cards a little differently - there will be no second round! No consolation prizes, just a winner and a loser.
Cults. They are groups made up of tightly knit people who share common interests, opinions, and a belief in SOMETHING that gives them a sense of stability and security in life. Their members are easily influenced, and have usually had difficult and traumatic experiences. Individual stories may vary dramatically, but the desire of all who have lived in cults remains the same - to find life's truth and anchor their place in society.
Do you believe in God? Do you sympathize with Satan? Or do you glorify macaroni or any other pasta? You can believe in many things, but what is the line between faith and fanatically following a cult? And what exactly is a cult?
Twelfth hour approaching, the cellar room no 013 resounds with the voices of the arriving shadow theatre workshop participants led by Pavla Dobrovská and Luděk Vémola of the Líšeň Theatre. They are all coming to create, and to play.
What is the most beautiful gift you have ever received? And what is the worst one? How would you classify your life in this light? The Viennese staging of The Earthquake Concert presents the issue of human life, which is God´s gift, but the worst man could have received from the Lord. Lots of problems, or inner demons, accompany human existence since its origins. How to shake them off? And how to cure all that for ever and live a life without those inner earthquakes?
A woman’s act of defiance ended the war - the perfect subject matter for a comedy. Indeed? Lysistrata needs to be reinterpreted!
During the second day of the festival, a discussion was held which introduced the festival jury. Each of its members presented to the audience the topic they are currently working on.
What is the most beautiful gift you have ever received? And what is the worst one? How would you classify your life in this light? The Viennese staging of The Earthquake Concert presents the issue of human life, which is God´s gift, but the worst man could have received from the Lord. Lots of problems, or inner demons, accompany human existence since its origins. How to shake them off? And how to cure all that for ever and live a life without those inner earthquakes?
A story about women. About women fighting for what is theirs. Of unity. And about the strength that lies within.
