COLLECTIVE LOSS of MEMORY by Jozef Fruček and Linda Kapetanea
Modern & Contemporary Dance
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1h 16m
Physical aggression, an at once fascinating and repulsive subject, is as old as the human race itself. This provocative new performance on the collective loss of memory reveals the hidden force and motivations of human behavior that lead to violence and killing.
We live in a time when most of us have no concept of the struggle for survival. Instead we yearn for all kinds of material things, for things that can be used and consumed as fast as possible – hand in hand with selfishness, disregard and a lack of empathy.
Five outstanding dancers from five countries (Belgium, Japan/Finland, Israel, Sweden and Slovakia) work with distinctive styles representative of their diverse cultures to explore a simple thing: KILLING. They have chosen to work with the antithesis of brutality – art as it was throughout history. The performers show in which historical eras the subject of violent death and murder were a source of inspiration for artists.
Premiere
17 OCTOBER 2014 (PRAGUE)
Awards
‘Best performance of the year’ at Czech Dance Platform 2015; ‘Audience Award 2015’
Concept and choreography
JOZEF FRUČEK and LINDA KAPETANEA (ROOTLESSROOT COMPANY)
Performing
NATHAN JARDIN, JOONA KAAKINEN, KNUT VIKSTRÖM PRECHT, DANIEL RAČEK, TOM WEKSLER
Original music
VASSILIS MANTZOUKIS
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