THE LOVE BEHIND MY EYES / QUEER ZAGREB SEASON 2024.
The performance “The Love Behind My Eyes” is part of a new Triptych entitled “Love” and addresses the different myths of love and passion based on the Arab heritage. The performance is inspired by a 9th-century Arab story, which recounts the tragic and forbidden love between Mohamed Bin Daoud, a theologist, scholar and jurist, and his lover Mohamed Bin Jamea, a young man from Isfahan. Many are untold stories from Arab legacy, such as this one of Bin Daoud and his lover Bin Jamea who lived in socially and religiously intense contexts. The performance also examines lyrical poetry, an art form sung in highly musical verse to convey powerful feelings. Here, they express love, in all its complexities, and the emotions of lovers.
Direction and choreography: Ali Chahrour
Perforamce: Leila Chahrour, Chadi Aoun, Ali Chahrour
Music: Abed Kobeissy
Light design and scenography: Guillaume Tesson
Typography: Ali Assi
Graphic design: Chadi Aoun
Text: Isabelle Aoun
Photos: Christian Altorfer
Duration: 50 min