Centre for Contemporary Performing Arts

A documentary theatre production based on playing with media and a combination of various theatrical approaches. Personal testimonies, video art, choreography, music, and a variable set of the stage define a playground for three performers and one commentator. The project started by posing a question: Who are the young Russians living in the Czech Republic? How do they view the Czech trauma caused by the invasion of August 1968? The show does not attempt another tedious analysis of the events of 1968. It does not seek the culprits in an attempt to pillory them. Different historical experiences are reflected in emotional images. The stage is a space where memory can be recovered. The show is relativizing stereotypes, destroying clichés, and disrupting patterns. It follows the path outlined by prejudices, myths, love, hate, fear and courage.