New Century
Stories of men and women who love
Basic information
The New Stage
Approximate running time1 hour 30 minutes, no intermission
LanguageIn Czech
PremiereOctober 26, 2017
Helene, a traditional Jewish woman, is the mother of three children – a lesbian, a transsexual and a leather fetishist. Charles and his assistant Shane perform in a gay television show, titled Will & Grace. Following her homosexual son’s death of AIDS, Barbara has found succour in needlework...
Cast
Helene
Mr. Charles
Shane
Barbara Ellen
Joann
David / Doctor
Lucie Brychtová
Helene
Mr. Charles
Shane
Barbara Ellen
Joann
David / Doctor
Lucie Brychtová
Creatives
About
Turning round of the seeming stereotypes results in a surprising effect, by means of which the author not only mocks homophobia, but ridicules the contemporary vague sexual identity and the perverse pleasure found (by some women) in “creating from anything”, a permanent home recycling.
What actually is and what is not normal? And are we entitled to judge at all? Are we not just victims of our own prejudice?
Official photos: Martin Špelda
WARNING: Suitable for audience from 16 years.
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