'Gigenis: The Generation of the Earth,' directed by Akram Khan, is a contemporary dance piece inspired by the Mahabharata's Queen Gandhari. Featuring seven dancers skilled in Indian classical dance and live musicians, the work delves into the emotional journey of a queen through love, motherhood, and the repercussions of war. Khan shifts back to Indian classical traditions to express authenticity, leading to a collaborative choreography reflective of cultural narratives surrounding violence and rebirth. The performance highlights a cycle of loss and vengeance in the context of a woman's life.
In his quest to 'not act, but to be,' Khan has returned to Indian classical dance traditions to find a more authentic expression in contemporary storytelling.
'Gigenis' is a seventy-minute journey through the emotional landscape of a queen navigating love, loss, and the cycle of violence, deeply rooted in cultural narratives.
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