Out of sweat
Country: France
Production: Cie Paupières Mobiles
Text: Hakim Bah
Direction: Hakim Bah & Diane Chavelet
Scenography: Irène Marinari
Musical Composition: Pierre-Jean Rigal, Victor Pitoiset
Lighting& Stage Management: Gabriele Smiriglia
Costume Design: Sabine Siegwalt
Performance: Hakim Bah, Diarietou Keita, Claudia Mongumu, Victor Pitoiset (musician)
Language: French
Duration: 80 minutes
Synopsis:
« Out of sweat » is a tragedy that explores the mirage of exile and its devastating impact on a family. The story follows Binta, who, after reconnecting with her friend Fifi, leaves her husband Bachir and travels to France under the pretext of caring for her sick brother though in reality, she goes to meet another man. Determined to win her back, Bachir follows her to Paris, leaving their children behind. In their desperate attempt to find their mother, the children tragically die hidden in the landing gear of an airplane. Crushed by unbearable grief, Bachir ultimately takes his own life.
Contact: hakim.bah@paupieresmobiles.fr
