Our attention has become the oil of the 21st century. Not only advertisements vie for it, but also mass-produced political messages and social campaigns. Based on Bertolt Brecht's play "The Measure", a journalist, an Instagram blogger, a TikTok influencer and an activist reflect on the hidden mechanisms of the online world, which was once about freedom and accessible information and has now become the playground of big tech corporations. In the spirit of Brecht, Kristóf Kelemen's documentary theatre piece reminds us that our perception of reality can be changed, especially in the age of the internet, and invites the audience to enjoy the rare luxury of focusing on just one thing in the theatre space: the events unfolding on an empty stage.

Biography

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Photo: Judith Horváth

Kristóf Kelemen studied literature and theatre dramaturgy and completed his doctorate at the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest. His focus is on documentary theatre with the aim of creating narratives between reality and fiction. His work is research-based and uses various collaborative methods. in 2024, he presented the VR performance "Necromancy" at HELLERAU.

Cast & Credits

ParticipantsDaniel Baki, Orsolya Jeney, Kristóf Kelemen, Alexandra Köves, Szilvi Német, Samu Seres
ContributorKata Benedek
MusicNatalie Szende
MasteringRoland Nagy
LightingBala Szabon
Video designTamás Páll
Technical directionTibor Kiefer
English translationGabriella Gál
SubtitlesCsendike Somogyvári
Video documentationlászló Dinea
Assistant directorAnita Totobé, Róza Kereszty
Production managementAnita Totobé Creative
Consultancyzsófia Tamara Vadas
Dramaturgy, ConsultancyTímea Török
DirectorKristóf Kelemen
Production management, contact personAnna Sándor
PhotoGergely Ofner
Co-producersTrafó House of Contemporary Arts, FÜGE Productions
Realised as part ofStaféta programme of the City of Budapest
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