Esperanza by Aziz Chouaki, directed by Hovnatan Avédikian
with Samuel Chariéras, Caroline Fay, Florent Hill-Sylvestre, Issam Kadichi, Jérôme Kocaoglu, Vasken Solakian, Jean-Baptiste Tur, Karim Zennit
A group of migrants embarks for Lampedusa on a modest boat, fleeing their home country for a new land. On board the Esperanza, they try their luck on the whims of the Mediterranean, the smuggler, and the coast guard. Out at sea, the group remains united despite the tensions. Each reveals their expectations, fears, and wild hopes…
Hovnatan Avédikian tackles Aziz Chouaki’s text-raft with passion and conviction. Under the sails, a raw, youthful, poetic language is spoken, humor is sought in the heart of a collective drama. Music and choreography are part of this visceral storytelling.
With the cooperation of his eight actors, this young, committed, and visionary artist brings forth the work of the Algerian writer with overflowing energy, giving life to endearing individuals dreaming of a journey with no return, reminding us of the essence of our humanity.
