What is it about?
The text discusses Brazilian stagings of Sophocles' “Antigone”, highlighting some creations made between 2011 and 2017, a period marked by the rise of political tensions in Brazil, especially due to the rise of the extreme right. These creations emphasize the contemporaneity of the character Antigone.
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Why is it important?
The text provides the reader with an insight into the presence of Greek tragedy in the process of modernization of Brazilian theater, which took place between the 1930s and the 1950s. The article also presents new versions of the myth of Antigone by current Brazilian theater companies. In these versions, as well as political tensions, there are themes such as urban violence and human rights violations.
Perspectives
The article continues the reflections I developed in the book THE SPACE OF TRAGEDY, published in 2011, pointing to new scenic approaches to the myth of Antigone.
gilson motta
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
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This page is a summary of: Antigone – the Eternal Return, July 2023, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004678477_004.
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