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A ghoulish figure in black with a white made up face looks mysteriously away from the cameras. The lighting suggests barred windows in different orientation.
A woman in a blue dress looks at a person in pink dancing.
A figure partially covered in newspaper appears to be screaming or laughing. More newspapers line the wall.
A ghoulish figure in black with a white made up face looks mysteriously away from the cameras. The lighting suggests barred windows in different orientation.
A woman in a blue dress looks at a person in pink dancing.
A figure partially covered in newspaper appears to be screaming or laughing. More newspapers line the wall.
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What if language is not enough to describe one’s identity?

Xe, Ze, Ve, E, Te, Sie, Thon, Tey, Ey, Per, Peh, Fae, They...

Language creates awareness and reinforces stereotypes, but what if the vocabulary is not enough to describe one’s identity? Female, male, both or neither. It is difficult to describe in words what has long been a reality. The traditional gender division based on one’s sex is far outdated. However, do our language and behaviour follow this change? This interactive dance film addresses the following questions: What impact does language have on gender differentiation? How do certain meanings of a word become established? And what cultural, political and ethical influence do these have on us and our bodies?

A digital work in nine parts, that can be experienced in the order the audience member chooses.

Written by | Darja Reznikova and Angela Wendt

Pieces and Performers
Opening | João Kreth d'Orey
Lost in Translation | Felix Chang
The Living Room | Marco Labellarte and Cecilia Ponteprimo
Deep Blue Sea | Miriam Markl
Re-birth | Anthony Selwyn
Projections | Lorenzo Ponteprimo
The Gathering | Miriam Markl, Lorenzo und Cecilia Ponteprimo, Felix Chang, Anthony Selwyn, Marco Labellarte, João Kreth d’Orey, Sabio Janiak

Directed by | Darja Reznikova
Dramaturgy | Angela Wendt
Lighting and set design | Mireille Solomon
Costume design | Susana Florêncio
Graphics | Schreiner Medien Design
Location | Altes Stromwerk Mannheim

Part of the C ARTS programme, a home for international independent arts, showcasing creativity, celebrating diversity, at C venues at the Edinburgh Fringe and on the C digital online platform year-round. Full programme at http://www.CtheArts.com

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    Rating

    PG - Parental Guidance recommended for under 15 years

    Content Warning

    Violence, Self Harm or Suicide, Sexual Assault or Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Drug References, Alcohol Use, Violence Against Women, Queerphobia or Homophobia, Sexual References, Body Image

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