HKB THEATRE 2022 ©Benzur 
The play brings together Vita, her mother, her best friend, and her Russian friend to investigate the history of Vita's Latvian ancestors from Latgale. Together, they explore themes such as the complicated family histories during the Soviet Union, belonging, and identity. After the performance, guests are invited to enjoy soup and pies made by Vita's mother.
In the first census of present-day Latvia during the Russian Empire, my ancestors were classified under a single word: Illiterate". This project emerges from my desire to understand who my ancestors were and what I can learn from them.
AUTHOR / PERFORMER - VITA MALAHOVA
WITH - AUDE LORRILLARD, IVAN BORISOV, LILIJA MALAHOVA
VIDEO - UNDĪNE CELITĀNE
MENTOR - LOLA ARIAS
Premiered in HKB Theatre, Bern (CH)
