I Want Absolute Beauty, the inaugural performance at this year’s Ruhrtriennale, defies expectations by revealing beauty within the haunting remnants of the industrial Ruhr region, showcasing the festival’s mission.
The performance, led by Sandra Huller, demands a visceral engagement as she delivers P.J. Harvey's songs with emotional depth, while the earthy choreography by (La)Horde evokes a complex interplay between joy and menace.
Ivo van Hove’s artistic direction reinvigorates the Ruhrtriennale, allowing audiences to navigate a non-linear journey through song titles while witnessing the struggle of beauty amidst industrial decay.
Using dirt and dynamic choreography, the production encapsulates a raw aesthetic that highlights themes of resilience, fragility, and the complexity of human emotion, inviting reflection in an untraditional theatrical setting.
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