Exploring the Roots of Mideast Turbulence Onstage
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Lina Majdalanie described the experience of living in exile as finding distance necessary for peace when faced with the exhausting repetition of Lebanon's political crises.
Both artists lament how their critical stance towards Israel's retaliation post-October 7 created discomfort in Germany, highlighting the complex relationship between art, politics, and identity.
The recent attack on Israel and its consequences have left Majdalanie and Mroue questioning their sense of home, facing uncertainty amidst their artistic pursuits.
Temporary refuge in France amidst a retrospective at Festival d'Automne a Paris represents a new chapter, yet their commitment to political narratives remains steadfast.
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