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Told by My Mother is a deeply moving dance performance by choreographer Ali Chahrour (Beirut, 1989), and a celebration of mothers — their resilience and their struggle. Inspired by his own family history and the Lebanese residents’ collective memory, Chahrour explores the drive to overcome loss and loneliness through love and tenderness.
One of the three main stories in Told by My Mother is that of Chahrour’s aunt Fatmeh, who lost her son in Syria. She kept searching until her death, but never discovered what happened to him. That pain and perseverance are given a voice in an explosive combination of movement, live music and text, forming a heartfelt ode to motherly love.
The music, in which Arabic cultural elements fuse with urban sounds, reflects both the grief and strength of the stories told. Chahrour consciously chooses to place amateur performers alongside professional actors, which gives the performance a personal and intimate character. The live music is not only used as a background but plays an active role in the story: musicians and their gestures are also considered a form of dance.
Told by My Mother highlights the emotional burden mothers carry in their bodies and voices. By placing amateur performers alongside professional actors, Chahrour gives the performance an intimate, authentic quality. The result is a sensory experience that offers comfort and leaves a lasting impression.
'I want to show the struggle of mothers. To me, they are the real heroines. Their bodies and voices have many powerful traits'
– Ali Chahrour
dates
Tue June 17 8:00 PM
Wed June 18 8:00 PM
Thu June 19 8:00 PM
prices
- default from € 32
- CJP/student/scholar € 15
information
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Arabic surtitles: English, Dutch
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1 hour 10 minutes
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Lea Skyaem
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Candy Welz
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Candy Welz
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Candy Welz
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Christophe RAYNAUD DE LAGE
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Christophe RAYNAUD DE LAGE
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Christophe RAYNAUD DE LAGE
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Christophe RAYNAUD DE LAGE
