At the Festival d'Automne in Paris, Lina Majdalanie and Rabih Mroué present their play "Biokhraphia," an introspective and committed work that revisits thirty years of theatrical creation. This piece is based on an autobiographical and documentary approach, mixing fiction and reality to explore the impact of conflicts in Lebanon on bodies and minds. Using personal archives, videos, and live performances, the play questions the power of images and the media narratives that shape our perception of war.
The synopsis of Biokhraphia revolves around the representation of violence and how it infiltrates daily life. The minimalist staging, accompanied by multimedia elements, highlights the relationship between the actor's body and historical events, thus questioning both collective and individual memory in Lebanon. Majdalanie and Mroué aim to deconstruct dominant discourses and reinvent alternative narratives about past and present conflicts.
Critics have praised the boldness and originality of the play, commending the artists' critical approach to the tragic events in their country. The Parisian audience, accustomed to their hybrid aesthetic, particularly appreciated the depth and reflection offered by this performance, which intelligently blends documentary and fiction. Majdalanie and Mroué thus confirm their essential place in contemporary theater as figures of artistic resistance and scenic innovation.