Kornél Mundruczó's 'Parallax' premieres at Milan's Piccolo Teatro
Hungarian filmmaker Kornél Mundruczó, born in 1975, presented 'Parallax' at Milan's Piccolo Teatro, following its appearances at festivals such as Romaeuropa and Vie. This production, created in collaboration with Proton Theatre, draws inspiration from his 2021 film 'Evolution' and delves into the Holocaust's effects on three generations—Eva, Léna, and Jónás—each offering a unique viewpoint. The performance unfolds in three acts: Eva, a survivor of Auschwitz, declines to attend a medal ceremony; following her passing, Jónás arranges a gay orgy, reflecting Hungary's homophobia; the concluding act showcases a clash between mother and son. Mundruczó fuses cinema with theatre, incorporating live video projections alongside conventional staging. The script was penned by Kata Wéber, also known for 'Pieces of a Woman' (2020).
Key facts
- Kornél Mundruczó's 'Parallax' premiered at Piccolo Teatro in Milan.
- The play is produced by Proton Theatre.
- It is based on the 2021 film 'Evolution'.
- The title refers to the optical phenomenon of parallax.
- The story follows three generations of a family affected by the Holocaust.
- The first act uses live video projections and ends with a flood.
- The second act includes a gay orgy scene addressing homophobia in Hungary.
- Kata Wéber wrote the text; she also wrote 'Pieces of a Woman'.
Entities
Artists
- Kornél Mundruczó
- Kata Wéber
- Vanessa Kirby
Institutions
- Piccolo Teatro di Milano
- Proton Theatre
- Romaeuropa
- Vie
- Colline Torinesi
- 77th Venice Film Festival
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Budapest
- Hungary
- Berlin
- Germany
- Auschwitz