The NIU Teatro presents the Italian preview of “O beijo no asfalto”, directed and translated by Anita Moscow.
The work, one of the masterpieces of the Brazilian playwright Nelson Rodrigues, will be performed on February 22 and 23. Among the protagonists, the young actors of the Nest, supported by Peppe Carosella and Isabella Mosca Lamounier.ADVERTISING
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The story of Arandir
The plot revolves around Arandir, an employee who becomes the target of the press and society after kissing a dying man hit by a bus in Rio de Janeiro. An act of compassion that triggers a relentless mud machine, bringing to light issues such as prejudice and the power of the media.
Italian adaptation
Moscow's transposition places the story in an imaginary crossroads between Napoli and Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the topicality and realism of the work. An adaptation that allows the Italian public to confront the universal themes of morality and injustice.
Article published on 19 February 2025 - 18:39
