Kanal | канал
Ein Stück aus Erlangen am Europakanal, der nach ca. 2510 km ins Schwarze Meer fließt
documentary devised theatre
2023 | 120 min | German, Ukrainian, Russian
Theater Erlangen
premiere 15.04.2023
concept and directed by Anastasija Bräuniger and Linus Lutz
The documentary and interdisciplinary theatre piece Kanal / канал takes the much-quoted notion of “Zeitenwende” (Scholz) – a “turning point in time” as its point of departure.
To what extent are people in Erlangen affected by this war? What connections exist? Which have been severed? What do those who have sought refuge in Erlangen say? Does this turning point manifest in our lives, does it trigger changes, and will those changes be lasting? And: Who is this “we,” or rather, with whom can we speak?
with
Johannes Rebers, Alina Valerie Weinert
and (in video)
Olena Spyrydonova
concept and directed by
Anastasija Bräuniger and Linus Lutz
dramaturgy
Veronika Firmenich
text
Linus Lutz
directing assistant
Camilla Schneider
stage / video
Louis Caspar Schmitt
costume
Sirin Özdin and Louis Caspar Schmitt
music / sound
Josefine Lukschy and Alexander Meurer
photos
Jonas Quast
Theater Erlangen
"Anastasija Bräuniger and Linus Lutz (...) demonstrate intellectual courage by avoiding clear-cut slogans and depict our nebulous present in a somber manner – yet without an apocalyptic undertone. Prolonged, hesitant applause confirmed how this topographical theatre essay unsettled and moved the audience in the best possible way." Donaukurier
"Through the interplay of images, dialogues, monologues, and a fantastic sound installation, an incredibly intense atmosphere is created – one that lingers long after. The intrusion of reality into the world of theatre – very clever."
Manfred Koch, Erlanger Nachrichten
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