Deflorian/Tagliarini on Antonioni, Fragility, and the Future of Their Theater

Daria Deflorian, Antonio Tagliarini, and Francesco Alberici discuss their recent works inspired by Michelangelo Antonioni's 'Il Deserto Rosso', including 'Quasi Niente' and its spin-off 'Scavi', which premiered at the Festival FOG Triennale Milano Performing Arts. The duo's creative process emphasizes openness, mutual listening, and a deep investigation into themes of fragility, as seen in their focus on the character Giuliana (played by Monica Vitti). They have completed an international tour, recently in Canada. Deflorian and Tagliarini also run workshops that prioritize preserving individual diversity over imitation, a method that led to Alberici joining the company. Looking ahead, a new work featuring Alberici on Édouard Louis's 'Who Killed My Father' will debut in 2020 at the Festival VIE in Modena, followed by a 2021 project inspired by Federico Fellini's 'Ginger e Fred', exploring artistic vocation and market pressures.