"The title was spontaneous, impulsive. It was inspired by Kenneth Anger. He has two films with 'Rising' in the title - 'Lucifer Rising' and 'Scorpio Rising' - and I wanted to make something in this supernatural, surreal, occultist, exaggerated, fantasy world, like his films."
"This time, Hekmat turns to the images and contradictions of 1970s protest culture, probing at various sincere and self-mythologizing drives of revolutionary fantasy."
"After rehearsals, we find a quiet spot in the studio courtyard to discuss lesbian micro-communities, cynicism and the search for belonging within corrupt systems that takes form in Hekmat's work."
Leila Hekmat's work, including 'Roses Rising - The Dinner,' blends melodrama and parody, focusing on 1970s protest culture. The performance examines revolutionary fantasies and personal identity. Hekmat's previous project, 'Gloriette,' showcased a comedic narrative set in a sinking department store. 'Roses Rising - The Movement' featured performers calling for action, while 'The Dinner' aims for introspection. The title reflects inspiration from Kenneth Anger's films, merging supernatural and surreal elements with themes of belonging and cynicism in corrupt systems.
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