Jimmy Grima
Nassaba: Song of a Bird
Malta / Netherlands
In spring and autumn, during the transcontinental bird migrations, thousands of men in Malta get carried away by an odd passion and begin to sing like birds. In his docu-performance, the Maltese artist Jimmy Grima talks about the community of bird trappers his father belongs to and examines the ambivalence of this pastime. The tradition and the skills used to catch the birds are contrasted with ethical and legal questions. Grima portrays the world of the Maltese bird catchers, knowing that this practice may soon disappear. (rb)
Artistic direction and cast
| Konzept | Jimmy Grima |
|---|---|
| Beratung | Joachim Robbrecht |
| Autoren | Jimmy Grima, Michael Grima, Joachim Robbrecht |
| Chor | Michael Grima, Louis Camilleri |
| Übertitelung | Julia Camilleri (englische Übersetzung) |
| Kamera & Schnitt | Jimmy Grima |
| Schnitt | Chris Goa Farrugia |
| Design | Jimmy (tiny island studio) |
| Sounddesign & Mastering | Mario Sammut |
| Bühne | Michael Grima, Jimmy Grima |
| Gesprächspartner | Mark Anthony Falzon |
| Produktionsleitung | Stephanie Bonnici |
| Bühnenbau | Matthew Micallef |
| Ausstattung | Aidan Corlett |
| Foto | ZTS/Christian Altorfer |
Production
| Produktion | Teatru Malta, rubberbodies collective |
|---|---|
| Dank | Prof. Mark Anthony Falzon, Ira Melkonyan |
Rote Fabrik, Backstein
Documentary theatre about migratory birds
Short Piece
Duration
45 mins.
Language
Maltese
Surtitles
English
An inclusive event
Safety Concept
For this event, a COVID certificate is necessary. Please present your ID or passport along with your COVID certificate at the entrance. There is also an obligation to wear masks. See here for more information about your visit to the Theater Spektakel
On demand
From Sun 29 August 18.00 hrs until the end of the festival, a recording of this piece can be watched online for free on theaterspektakel.ch > Digital
Cooperation
An event in collaboration with IG Rote Fabrik
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- Fr 27.08. 21:30 - 22:15 CHF 15.–/15.–
- Sa 28.08. 21:30 - 22:15 CHF 15.–/15.–