About
French-Iranian director Gurshad Shaheman invites his mother and two aunts on stage, while three actresses bring their memories to life. Their stories span the 1979 Revolution, the war and later lives in France, Germany and Iran.
What to expect
French-Iranian director Gurshad Shaheman gives the stage to his mother and two aunts, while three actresses bring the women's memories to life.
- Decor: Teheran café on a beautiful evening.
- They lived through the 1979 Revolution and war.
- One chose France, one Germany.
- One decided to stay in Iran.
- Their testimonies form a family saga.
- Follows Pourama Pourama, his own story.
Dates
Questions
When does Les Forteresses • Gurshad Shaheman start and end?
Les Forteresses • Gurshad Shaheman is on Tuesday, 16 February 2027, 20:00 until 23:59.
Where is Les Forteresses • Gurshad Shaheman?
Les Forteresses • Gurshad Shaheman takes place at Théâtre National, E. Jacqmainlaan 111, Brussel.
What stories are told?
The women's life stories
They lived through the 1979 Revolution and the war.
In the 1990s, one chose France, one chose Germany, and one stayed in Iran.
Gurshad Shaheman wove their testimonies into a text about what connects and separates them.
Their stories unfold against the backdrop of the 'great' history and its tragic upheavals.
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Getting there
Théâtre National, E. Jacqmainlaan 111, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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