Historiae vivae

Iwona Pasińska

Polish Dance Theatre

Poland

Latin

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Iwona Pasińska Director
Iwona Pasińska Writer
Polish Dance Theatre Producer
Evelyn Blue Key Cast
Kacper Bożek Key Cast
Momoko Den Key Cast
Bartosz Dopytalski Key Cast
Julia Hałka Key Cast
Patryk Jarczok Key Cast
Jerzy Kaźmierczak Key Cast
Zbigniew Kocięba Key Cast
Mateusz Krzysiak Key Cast
Katarzyna Kulmińska Key Cast
Dominik Kupka Key Cast
Daniel Michna Key Cast
Jinwoo Namkung Key Cast
Katarzyna Rzetelska Key Cast
Sandra Szatan Key Cast
Zofia Tomczyk Key Cast
Emily Wong-Adryańczyk Key Cast
Dominik Dudek Key Cast
Michał Beszczyński Key Cast
Spiner Key Cast
Andrzej Grabowski Set design & costumes
Krzysztof Dys Music
Marek Grabowski Cinematography

Drawing from various forms of expression, from line drawing through collage, patchwork, and cartoons, "Historiae vivae" revives the unique atmosphere of silent cinema. It is permeated with the warmth exuded by body language, yet simultaneously surreal due to its black-and-white tonality—these are the "splinters of everyday life" that allow us to embark on a journey through time.
This journey takes us back to the origins of cinema, captivating us with the use of historical filmmaking methods, stylish frames, and the characteristic text boards seen in black-and-white films. Live music performed by a pianist adds another layer, reminiscent of the old cinema where live improvisation accompanied the displayed scenes.
"Historiae vivae" is also a journey into the second half of the 20th century, evident in the graceful references to fashion, social customs, and popular ballroom dances. The patina of the past, visible in both form and content, causes us to watch these "living stories" from a distance, as if in detachment. Yet, at the same time, we are aware that they could have occurred in the past, present, or future. We watch with attention, a desire to capture the quickly passing moment, with amusement at the comedic situations, and with tenderness for human quirks.
The essence of silent cinema lay in the use of gesture and facial expressions as means of expression. "Historiae vivae" draws from this source, narrating ordinary things in a light and playful manner, transforming them into something extraordinary through the magic of the silver screen

Iwona Pasińska is a choreographer, movement dramatist, theatre theorist, artistic director and co-founder of the Movements Factory Foundation. In 1997 Pasińska became the principal dancer of the Polish Dance Theatre (PTT) – Poznań Ballet. Since 2010 she has been working as an independent choreographer. She holds a MA in theatre theory from the A. Mickiewicz University in Poznań, where she also did her PhD. Since 2016 she is the Director of the Polish Dance Theatre.