The Marzella duo provides live accompaniment to a 50-minute film dedicated to Alice Guy, a trailblazing figure in cinema. The screening intersperses short films and interviews, highlighting her creativity and humor. Long overlooked, Alice Guy is brought back into the spotlight by the duo, aiming to animate her voice and groundbreaking work. Filled with themes that remain relevant today, this evening pays tribute to a woman ahead of her time.
Written by Elisa Shua Dusapin and directed by Ludovic Chazaud, Le vieil incendie delicately explores the fragile bond between two sisters separated by time, silence, and absence. Fifteen years after their estrangement, they reunite in the family home destined for demolition, where childhood memories and buried wounds resurface. Blending words, gestures, and silence, this poetic and sensory play reveals what still connects us — to loved ones, to places, and to shared memory.
In French.
The Old Masters present “The Painting Horse” at Maison Saint-Gervais. This performance features a trio of performers in a horse costume, blending the human and the animal. Through this hybrid character, they explore freedom and artistic creation with a playful and philosophical approach, delving into the desire to create.
In French.
In “L’Aquarium,” Calaferte delves into the monotony and routine of a couple after many years together. Set during a fall evening, this comedy highlights how former passionate partners become unable to surprise each other, trapped in their daily lives much like fish swimming in circles in an aquarium. The humor emerges from everyday situations, skillfully captured by the author.
In French.
Illusions by Ivan Viripaev is a witty and heartfelt comedy exploring the secret lives of two long-married couples. As they reveal past indiscretions, hidden desires, and untold stories, laughter and emotion intertwine, prompting reflections on love, trust, and the delicate balance of long-term relationships. Enhanced by live cello and viola, this playful yet profound piece holds up a mirror to the joys and complexities of intimate life.
In French.
“Meanders” is a performance by Justine Ruchat that offers a poetic and dreamlike journey through the world, depicted in seven scenes. Utilizing images, words, and an immersive set design, the piece invites a re-enchantment of our perception of life. Audiences, seen as partners in this endeavor, are led on a quest for wonder and reconnection with the essential, blending subtlety and emotion. Inspired by Italo Calvino, the production weaves together visual and sound elements to revive our primal senses, turning each immersion into an act of resistance against modern alienation.
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