| Treasurygreat expectations – Heart Voices Company, Parfórum, Sajátszínház, Hungarian Roma Association of Szomolya, Emma Associationgreat expectationsmegeshetne másképpThe focal point of the theatrical performance is the story of a young woman named Ramóna, who has just given birth to her first daughter. The performance is based on the personal stories of healthcare workers, maternity activists, Roma and non-Roma women. In …
Czinka Panna
| Treasurypanna czinka – Dance of the witches – Independent Theater Hungarypanna czinka – dance of the witchczinka panna – boszorkánycsárdásThe play Czinka Panna – The Dance of the Witch written by Barnabás Boda-Novy presents the life and courage of the legendary female Gypsy violinist. Panna was not afraid to oppose the conventions of the age that a woman’s fate is …
Romnia
| Treasuryromnia – rampa prenestinaromniaromniaIn the performance titled “Romnia” by the Italian Rampa Prenestina Company, the societal roles of Roma and non-Roma women take center stage. At the heart of the story stands the statue of Saint Sarah, which the inhabitants of the small community depicted on stage are required to dress and prepare for a traditional procession. During the …
Helver’s Night
| Treasuryhelver’s night – Actor Theater Košice helver’s nighthelverova nocThe Actor Theatre, Košice brings the play Helver’s Night by Helmar Villqist to our festival. The performance presents Helver and Klara’s evening spent together in the Europe of the 1930s, while civil war is raging around them. Their controversially beautiful and mysterious relationship is the only handhold for both of them. …
Rotting Birds
| Treasuryrotting birds – Independent Theater Hungaryrotting birdsrothadó madarakThe tearful-laughing punk opera directed by Rodirgó Balogh is based on a true story and it’s focusing on the forgotten Roma author, József Holdosi’s work. Imre, the grandfather, sues his grandson, József. The grandfather believes that József in his novel called Birds has offended him, his deceased relatives, and his current wife. …
Viral on Tiktok
| TreasuryViral on tiktok – Giuvlipen Theater Companyviral on tiktokvirală pe tiktokIn the performance by Giuvlipen Theater Company, we witness a deeply moving overview of the lack of sexual education affecting Romanian society, particularly the Roma communities, and its tangible societal consequences. TikTok, as the currently most popular social media platform, provides an excellent framework for the play. The production, …
Builders of a Country
| Treasurybuilders of a country – Independent Theater Hungarybuilders of a countryországépítőkWhile many see the majority of Gypsies as unemployed, Roma workers have long played a prominent role in building houses in Hungary. Initially in the field of adobe bricklaying, later in brick factories and then in the construction industry in general, the role of Roma has become increasingly important, …
Pindral
| Treasury…and again we all slept pindral – Ara Art Theater Company …and again we all slept pindral…a zase jsme spali PindralWhere do we really come from? Where are the centuries-long persecution of Gypsy people rooted? An elderly Roma woman tells a story to her grandchild while her daughter is working. She begins her tale ofn the Gypsy Oodyssey with …
Who Killed Szomna Grancsa?
| TreasuryWho Killed Szomna Grancsa? – GiuvlipenWho Killed Szomna Grancsa?Cine a omorât-o pe Szomna Grancsa?The play tells the story of a young Roma girl who believes in the importance of education and does everything she can to keep going to school. But she encounters a lot of difficulties. What can a young student do if her family does not support …
European Family
| TreasuryEuropean Family – Independent Theater HungaryEuropean FamilyThe members of a Roma family live in different points of Europe when the lockdown comes. They can only communicate on video chat, must face losses, challenges in their isolated lives, and the hidden conflicts and secrets among each-other are also revealed. It seems that only magic can help. The story is based …
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