Brazilian Play 'Historia do Olho' Redefines Spectacle at Kunstenfestivaldesarts
At the Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels, Brazilian director Janaina Leite presents 'Historia do Olho', a radical theatrical adaptation of Georges Bataille's novel. The piece integrates voyeurism into the performance, pushing boundaries of representation. Leite's work offers audiences an immersive experience that challenges traditional viewing roles.
Key facts
- The play 'Historia do Olho' is a free adaptation of Georges Bataille's novel.
- Directed by Janaina Leite.
- Presented at Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels.
- The performance integrates voyeurism as part of the piece.
- Described as a radical theatrical experience.
- Pulverizes limits of representation.
- Brazilian production.
- Reported by Le Monde on May 26, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Janaina Leite
- Georges Bataille
- Juan A. Ramírez
- Caca Bernardes
- Rafa Steinhauser
- Guto Muniz
Institutions
- Kunstenfestivaldesarts
- Le Monde
- Kunstenfestival
- Halles de Schaerbeek
- Núcleo do Olho
- Inferno Magazine
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium