Capturing the dual meaning of the Italian word, at once a domestic environment, secluded and solitary, and a special place destined for a physical or chemical process, CAMERA is an intimate glimpse into the alchemical processes, gestures and practices that turn a sensitive vision into a dramaturgy for the stage. Materials, notes, reflections, temporary narratives, compositions that emerge only to be discarded and overturned: two artists and a collective are invited to share, one by one, the pulsating substance of their theatrical projects, engaging them in a dialogue with the festival audience, dramaturgs, other artists and cultural operators. It is not a presentation nor an “open rehearsal” or a “study”, but a spurious moment whose sole purpose is to nurture the creative process and reveal its formulations, bringing together observation and action, allowing them to influence each other before being formalised.
At the centre of the programme of CAMERA, alongside Giulia Crispiani, are Daria Deflorian and El Conde de Torrefiel.
All in the making, writing that happens at the last moment — a crossing of time and space, co-writings, sorceries, curses, antifascist allegories.
– Giulia Crispiani
Giulia Crispiani is an editor, translator, writer and visual artist based in Rome. She collaborates with NERO Editions, bruno, Dutch Art Institute and teaches at NABA (Roma). Her work has been presented at (among others): Istituto Svizzero, Roma; Bulegoa, Bilbao; MAXXI Roma e MAXXI L’Aquila; Roma Europa Festival; Center for Book Arts, New York; Almanac Inn, Torino; Centrale Fies, Dro; Short Theatre, Roma; MACRO, Roma; Quadriennale di Roma 2020; Il Colorificio, Milano; FramerFramed, Amsterdam. She is the author of the books Incontri in luoghi straordinari / Meetings at remarkable places (Nero Editions 2020), What if Every Farewell Would Be Followed by a Love Letter (Union Editions 2020), What if I can’t say goodbye (Union Editions 2021), Petra (Rerun books 2018), and co-author of غم/Tristezza/Sorrow (with Golrokh Nafisi, Oreri 2021) and Albe e Tramonti di Praiano* (with Michele Bertolino, Oreri 2022).
CAMERA is realised at ST26 thanks to the support of Associazione MEGERA
Giulia Crispiani is present at ST26 with the support of SIAE