Taking up the brutalities of the Bosnian conflict, ethnic clashes, as well as outbreaks of nationalism and intolerance, the play is compelling piece on the phenomenon of war.
In preparation for Carmen Funebre, members of the theatre company met refugees from the former Yugoslavia. The refugees’ accounts of lost relatives and homes gave inspiration to the actors, who built scenes to describe universal themes of the condition of displaced people. In the production of Carmen Funebre, Teatr Biuro Podróży attracts the attention of the experienced spectactor, as well as the accidental passer-by. Stilts, fire, searchlights, spectacular sets, and bone-chilling music threaten the audience while evoking both fear and compassion. Although there are few words in the performance, the images are clear and powerful.
Carmen Funebre has been performed in almost 50 countries around the world. In 1995, it received the Fringe First and Critics’ Award during the Festival in Edinburgh.
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