Blue Light in Saint Petersburg, Academic Maly Drama Theater - Theater of Europe

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Director: Oleg Dmitriev

Cast: Anzhelika Nevolina, Yaroslav Dyachenko, Alexander Bykovsky, Nikita Sidorov.

The play "Blue Light" at the Academic Maly Drama Theater - Theater of Europe offers viewers a unique opportunity to explore the complex and contradictory world of Leni Riefenstahl. The production, based on the play by Mieko Ouchi, reveals the life of one of the most controversial figures in 20th century art. Renowned as a talented dancer, actress, photographer and film director, Leni Riefenstahl left her mark on history not only for her achievements, but also for her controversial choice to collaborate with the Nazi regime.

The play is set in the offices of a Hollywood film studio, where a 100-year-old Riefenstahl contemplates the possibility of making a new film fifty years after her last project. It gives viewers a glimpse into the inner world and motivations of an artist whose reputation has forever been overshadowed by her ties to the Third Reich. The production invites viewers to reflect on complex issues of art, morality and personal responsibility.

The Academic Maly Drama Theatre – Theatre of Europe, located in St. Petersburg, is one of Russia's leading theatrical venues, renowned for its profound and meaningful productions. Spectators can enjoy the atmosphere of the historical building of the theater, harmoniously combining tradition and modernity.

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