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The Condemned of Altona
- Director: Ioane (Vano) Khutsishvili
- Theatre:Tumanishvili Film Actors' Theatre
- Hosting Theatre :Tumanishvili Film Actors Theatre
- Date:
- 1 September - 20:00 hr,
Author - Jean-Paul Sartre
Director - Ioane (Vano) Khutsishvili
Scenography - Teo Kukhianidze
Costume Designer - Teo Kukhianidze
Composer / Musical Arrangement: - Giorgi Jikia
Assistant Directors - Anuki Khoshtaria, Sophio Orjonikidze
Genre:
Cast: Ramaz Ioseliani, Giorgi Kipshidze, Nutsa Sulaberidze/Nina Kipshidze, Giorgi Chachanidze/Giorgi JIkia, Natalia Kuloshvili
Premiere Date: 14/09/2026
Running Time / Intermission: -
About Performance:
The Condemned of Altona explores the existential condition of humanity in the aftermath of war and the invisible legacy that violence leaves across generations. The performance asks a fundamental question: Is it possible to rediscover one's identity once the war has ended, when its consequences continue to shape people's consciousness, relationships, and moral choices? In the play, war is not merely a historical event—it becomes a metaphor for the invisible "cold wars" that persist within families, between individuals, and within the human self. The instinct for survival, the burden of guilt, knowledge, and responsibility become deeply intertwined, while inherited trauma, normalized violence, and collective memory evolve into mechanisms of self-destruction. Through a contemporary theatrical language and universally relevant themes, the production speaks to audiences of all ages, cultures, and nationalities. It transcends specific historical and geographical contexts, engaging anyone who seeks to reflect on human nature, memory, responsibility, and the true cost of freedom.
"We came to change everything in theatre." — this vision of Mikheil Tumanishvili continues to define the artistic spirit of the theatre today. The origins of the theatre date back to 1975, when Mikheil Tumanishvili established a theatrical workshop at the Georgian Film Studio (Kartuli Pilmi). In 1978, this workshop evolved into the Film Actors Theatre, a unique studio-based company founded by the actors and directors of Tumanishvili's experimental ensemble. The creative legacy of Mikheil Tumanishvili—one of Georgia's most influential theatre reformers, directors, and teachers—remains at the heart of the institution's identity. Since 1996, the theatre has proudly borne his name, continuing the traditions of the "Tumanishvili School" while combining its artistic heritage with contemporary theatrical exploration. Tumanishvili Film Actors' Theatre, is a state repertory theatre with a permanent ensemble. It actively collaborates with Georgian and international directors, participates in international festivals, and develops cross-cultural artistic partnerships and exchange projects. The theatre's distinctive stage—designed according to Mikheil Tumanishvili's own concept as an open space without a curtain or wings—continues to embody one of its fundamental principles: creating an immediate and intimate connection between actor and audience.
Artistic Director: Ioane (Vano) Khutsishvili
Theatre Director: Ioane (Vano) Khutsishvili
Contact Person and Position: Maia Odisharia / Project Curator
Contact Information: +995 591 615 223 / maia.odisharia@tumanishvilitheatre.ge / www.tumanishvilitheatre.ge
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