A hidden painting: conflicts and discoveries in the nightland

A hidden painting: conflicts and discoveries in the nightland

In the Josefstadt chamber games, Marius von Mayenburg's “Nachtland” play caused excitement. The story revolves around an inconspicuous watercolor of the Vienna Ruprechtskirche, which a sibling couple connects and is discovered on his attic after the father's death. Hidden behind skis and wrapped in newspaper, this picture could turn out to be valuable because it is signed with "A. Hitler". The discovery brings the entire family structure a good shape.

The protagonists, Nicola (Martina EBM) and Philipp (Oliver Rosskopf), are faced with the challenging task of regulating their father's last affairs. While you perceive the painting as a potential source of money, an argument develops about who has it and how much it could be worth. The urge for quick money on the one hand and family loyalty on the other create an explosive mix.

conflicts and challenges

The complications go beyond pure greed for money. Nicola and Philipp also have to deal with their Jewish origin, while their partners, Fabian (Roman Schmelzer) and Judith (Silvia Meisterle), bring in different perspectives. Judith stands in the middle of the conflicts and is confronted with deeply rooted anti -Semitic prejudices that are both shocking and revealing.

The pressure to declare the image as real, leads to the characters begin to question their own past. Strategies are designed to create a supposed connection to Hitler, which is enthusiastically accepted by the consulted expert (Susa Meyer) from the auction house. For them, the kitsch object is connected to blessing of money; She sees the potential to skim a sum of 100,000 euros or more within minutes.

The staging offers fast, quick -witted dialogues and illuminates topics such as guilt and responsibility. Ramin Gray, the director, lets the linguistic arguments and moral questions collide at a rapid pace. This type of theater manages to make the audience laugh, even if the deep reflection is neglected.

Although the actors do their best to show the different dynamics - Silvia Masterle, who acts with a lot of passion, is particularly noteworthy - the content often remains superficial. The figures fulfill clear functions, but show little inner examination of the complex topics that are treated on stage.

Overall, the evening shows an entertaining but not in -depth dealing with its topics. This ensures a certain discomfort, since many of the questions mentioned are only torn down. The audience experienced an entertaining evening with a lot of humor and some thoughtful points, but also a noticeable emptiness in the central questions that the audience could have been busy.

The play "Nachtland" runs on several appointments in the Josefstadt chamber games, including the 25th, 27th and 30th October and further data until December. Further information and cards are available on the Kammerspiele website.