maltafestival poznań2010

Un Horizonte Cuadrado

Description

The title of the show is a tribute to the Chilean poet Vincente Huidobro who founded the "creationismo" movement in literature. According to Huidobr, a poet's mission is not to reproduce, but to create a new language and its own conduct. Hence, the Chilean artists began with abandoning what they had already known, i.e. showing "good circus art", and tried to combine technical artistry with genuine emotions, as well as finding a direct way to communicating with the audience. Un Horizonte Cuadrado is a unique and subtle show, a story without words about life which is movement. On the verge of circus and dance six actors present various stages of life. Suspended in the universe they explore the outer reality which is as fascinating as it is terrifying. Through their gestures they also discover the potential and limitations of their own condition as human beings surrounded by emptiness. Charm, love, hate, desire and indifference: soon humanity will transform into an angular horizon.

Direction: Ulrich Hirzel

Performers: Héctor Calderón, Paz Mena, Javier Varela, Sullyn Gonzalez, Ilan Oxman Kucky, Paula Riquelme
Musicians: Christian Perez, Emmanuel Perez, Juan Pablo Vargas
Original music: Cristian Pérez
Costumes: Beatriz Zamora
Light designer: Luis Reinoso
Chilean production: Macarena Simonetti
International production: Aladin Production GmbH
Co-production: KIT Copenhagen

Première: 2007