" Retour à Gabily "
Summary
France Culture commemorates the 30th anniversary of Didier-Georges Gabili’s death with a live theatrical performance at the Avignon Festival. Actors Emmanuel Béard, Océane Kairati, Vincent Dedienne, and Stanislav Nordet, accompanied by musician Olivier Mélano, perform excerpts from Gabili’s journals and plays. Directed by Sophie Autepicon, the evening explores his singular, visionary language and critical stance on contemporary society and art.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Welcome to the performance at Avignon
Reading: The landscape of Avignon and childhood memories
Reading: Reflections on death, history, and the nature of art
Reading: The market, the void, and the 'male Cassandra'
Reading: Intimate dialogues, disputes, and the weight of living
Conclusion: The craft of writing and the role of the actor
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