FLÓBÉR

When do we become our own oppressor? When do we become the oppressor of others?

FLÓBÉR is an activist performance that addresses the symbiotic relation between family and nation-states in the proliferation of dictatorial and colonial practices. This interdisciplinary work combines autobiographical theater, contemporary dance, sound design and documentary film to explore the concepts of colonial love and internalized oppression.

„Internalized oppression occurs when an oppressed group accepts the methods and incorporates the oppressive ideology of an oppressor group, contrary to its own interests.“ Pheterson, Gail (1986)

FLÓBÉR explores the perspectives of two white, queer nonbinary people, one Portuguese and one US American, formerly living in Portugal. This intercontinental dialogue allows the performers to reflect the nation’s instrumentalization of the family unit, within two different cultural confinements.

Creation, Sound Design, Production and Performance:

Telmo Branco Performance and co-dramaturgy: Ren Mauney

Financial management: ORG.I.A - ORGANIZAÇÃO, INVESTIGAÇÃO E ARTES - ASSOCIAÇÃO

Promotional Video: Vitor Hugo Costa / Metafilmes, Sergio Brilha and Telmo Branco Promotional

Promotional Photography: Sara Corvo e Telmo Branco

In collaboration with: Goethe-Institut Lisboa, Teatro Papa Léguas, Esmae - IPP, FIDANC - CDCE, Activist group Panteras Rosa, and Feminist Collective As DEsaFIantes.

Interviewees: Sónia Latas, Odete Ortiz, Miguel Branco and Rui Brinquete.

Acknowledgments: Filipa Matta, Julia Klein, Sergio Vitorino and Diana Santos

Next date:

• Date Thursday, 12/December/2024 19:30 (3 more dates)
• Venue Berliner Ringtheater
• Address Alt-Stralau 68, 10245 Berlin-Friedrichshain