In 2012, the artists of Collectif Zoukak lost a colleague, Ziad — a committed artist who drowned. This piece rewinds through wars, false hopes, places, tears and laughter. Working with original sound and video design in which water seems to blur reality, the performers weave together intimate and collective memories of Beirut and its vanished neighbourhoods.
Far from sentimentalism, the show is a methodical dissection of a generation's memory — that of the 1970s and 1980s — marked by war and unconditional love for a drifting city. Runtime: 1 hour. Performed in Arabic with French surtitles. Co-presented with Théâtre Jean Vilar.
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Lamia Abi Azar
Lebanese theatre director and actress, co-founder of Collectif Zoukak, who also leads the theatre-as-therapeutic-mediation methodology she developed from her background in psychology and performance.
Junaid Sarieddeen
Junaid Sarieddeen is a creative talent worth seeking out on your cultural itinerary. Visitors drawn to contemporary art and original expression will find his work a rewarding discovery, offering a personal perspective and a memorable window into the creative spirit of the communities that inspire him.
Maya Zbib
Maya Zbib is a Lebanese theatre director and performer whose work is well worth seeking out. Based in Beirut, she creates bold, socially engaged productions that explore memory, identity and life in the Middle East. Catching one of her shows offers visitors an intimate window into contemporary Arab performance.
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