What If the Sky Was Empty
Et si le ciel était vide
Synopsis
In a psychiatric hospital, Thissa d'Avila Bensalah, a theater director, works on a theatrical construction inspired by Rainer Werner Fassbinder's BREMEN FREEDOM in which she involves nine patients under psychiatric care. The play's main role of Geesche is played by Annick. But what does it mean to make a fictional character come to life when that character is so close to one's own experiences ? A number of questions arise concerning the impact of Geesche's story on the intimate and collective life of the actors and actresses involved in the play. Annick, Georges, Jean-Pascal, Jean-Paul, Anne, Nordine, Felix, Stephane and Marie-Pierre question how their real lives overlap with their theatrical roles. These questions eventually develop into a common reflection on how psychiatry, patriarchal violence and social constructions are ultimately interwoven.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thissa d'Avila Bensalah
- Original Title
- Et si le ciel était vide
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thissa d'Avila Bensalah
Department Leadership Roster
Thissa d'Avila Bensalah
Director
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What is What If the Sky Was Empty about?
In a psychiatric hospital, Thissa d'Avila Bensalah, a theater director, works on a theatrical construction inspired by Rainer Werner Fassbinder's BREMEN FREEDOM in which she involves nine patients under psychiatric care. The play's main role of Geesche is played by Annick. But what does it mean to make a fictional character come to life when that character is so close to one's own experiences ? A number of questions arise concerning the impact of Geesche's story on the intimate and collective life of the actors and actresses involved in the play. Annick, Georges, Jean-Pascal, Jean-Paul, Anne, Nordine, Felix, Stephane and Marie-Pierre question how their real lives overlap with their theatrical roles. These questions eventually develop into a common reflection on how psychiatry, patriarchal violence and social constructions are ultimately interwoven.
Who directed What If the Sky Was Empty?
What If the Sky Was Empty was directed by Thissa d'Avila Bensalah.
Who stars in What If the Sky Was Empty?
The principal cast of What If the Sky Was Empty includes Not specified.
When was What If the Sky Was Empty released and how long is it?
What If the Sky Was Empty was released in 2017 with a total runtime of Unknown.