Because she is a woman and a free artist, she had to leave her country. Mina Kavani has been living in exile in Paris for more than ten years now. Indeed, the Islamic Republic of Iran threatened her for appearing naked hair and body in the film Red Rose by Sepideh Farsi. In this monologue, she tells her journey, her childhood in Tehran, but also the indelible mark of dictatorship and censorship. Facing two large mirrors multiplying her silhouette, carried by the music of Siavash Amini (who no longer has the right to leave Iran), the actress exposes a life torn between dreams and memories, passion and anguish. An overwhelming testimony, like a heartbreaking scream at night.
Warnings: Stroboscopic effects, Smoke
Around the show:
- Concert of Sogol Mirzaei and Lynn Adib on Thursday, December 18 at 8:30 PM at the Bar de La Rose
- ALL TO THE THEATER!
Audiodescription, LSF, simple or adapted surtitling thanks to individual connected supports
Produced by Panthea, as part of "panthea.live Chrysalide", a state-supported operation within the framework of the "Enhanced experience of live performances" programme for the sector of cultural and creative industries (ICC) in France 2030, operated by the Caisse des Dépôts
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- The Eye of the Melies: A film echoing the show
Fri. 19 Dec, 8 PM
Cinema Le méliès, Villeneuve d'Ascq
The Mermaid
Animated film by Sepideh Farsi
With the voice of Mina Kavani
Iran, 1980. When Abadan finds itself besieged by the Iraqi army, Omid, 15, decides to stay there despite the departure of his family.