VIE Festival Returns to Emilia Romagna with International Lineup and VR
The VIE festival's 16th edition is taking place until October 16 in Modena, Bologna, Cesena, and Vignola, showcasing international talents from Morocco, Lebanon, Greece, Poland, Germany, Spain, and Italy. This autumn marks the inaugural season under artistic director Valter Malosti, focusing on themes of peace and the climate crisis. Notable features include four national debuts: 'Elephant' by Bouchra Ouizguen, 'Opening Night' from La Veronal, a solo performance by Lorena Nogal, and Susanne Kennedy's 'I AM (VR)'. Additionally, Italy's Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli presents 'Il Ministero della Solitudine', while Anagoor and Krystian Lupa showcase 'Imagine'. The festival also launches 'Prospero Extended Theatre', a digital platform with recordings subtitled in nine languages to foster shared European culture.
Key facts
- VIE festival 16th edition runs until October 16 in Modena, Bologna, Cesena, and Vignola.
- First edition under artistic director Valter Malosti.
- Features four national premieres including Bouchra Ouizguen's 'Elephant'.
- La Veronal performs 'Opening Night' at Teatro Bonci in Cesena.
- VR piece 'I AM (VR)' by Susanne Kennedy, Markus Selg, and Rodrik Biersteker.
- Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli presents 'Il Ministero della Solitudine'.
- Krystian Lupa's 'Imagine' closes the festival, addressing peace.
- New digital platform 'Prospero Extended Theatre' launched by network including ERT and ARTE.
Entities
Artists
- Valter Malosti
- Bouchra Ouizguen
- Michela Lucenti
- Marcos Morau
- Lorena Nogal
- Susanne Kennedy
- Markus Selg
- Rodrik Biersteker
- Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli
- Marta Ciappina
- Marco D'Agostin
- Annie Ernaux
- Krystian Lupa
- John Lennon
- Chiara Pirri
Institutions
- ERT
- VIE festival
- Teatro Bonci
- Avignon Festival
- lacasadargilla
- Prospero Extended Theatre
- ARTE
- Artribune
Locations
- Modena
- Bologna
- Cesena
- Vignola
- Emilia Romagna
- Italy
- Morocco
- Lebanon
- Greece
- Poland
- Germany
- Spain
- Ukraine
- Warsaw
- Paris
- Rome