Angélica Liddell's 'Caridad' Explores Death Penalty in Nine Chapters
Angélica Liddell's play 'Caridad' debuted at Arena del Sole in Bologna, tackling the subject of the death penalty across nine chapters. The narrative delves into moral and immoral aspects, broadening the discussion from capital punishment to the concept of 'charity.' Influences include the Gospel of Matthew, Saint Paul's Letter to the Corinthians, and works by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Chapter seven focuses on Gilles de Laval, a lieutenant of Joan of Arc and a notorious child murderer, as critiqued by Bataille. The production incorporates Paralympic fencers, a disabled dog, children, and various props, featuring projected monologues and screams. Liddell posits that genuine catharsis is found in caritas and embracing human nature, framing the performance as a tribute to love and art.
Key facts
- Angélica Liddell's 'Caridad' premiered at Arena del Sole in Bologna.
- The work is divided into nine chapters and addresses the death penalty.
- It references the Gospel of Matthew, Saint Paul, Pasolini, Caravaggio, Godard, Dreyer, De Sade, Bataille, Allegri, and The Turtles.
- The seventh chapter focuses on Gilles de Laval, a lieutenant of Joan of Arc and serial child murderer.
- The performance includes Paralympic fencers, a disabled dog, children, laryngectomized individuals, a guillotine, and a harpsichord.
- Liddell argues that catharsis lies in the exercise of caritas, not in punishment.
- The show is described as a hymn to love and art.
- The last three guillotined in France less than fifty years ago are referenced.
Entities
Artists
- Angélica Liddell
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Caravaggio
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Marquis de Sade
- Georges Bataille
- Gregorio Allegri
- The Turtles
- Gilles de Laval
- Joan of Arc
- Cimon
- Pero
Institutions
- Arena del Sole
- Artribune
- Emilia Romagna Teatro
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- France
- Figueres
- Spain