Zuidpool | ALKIBIADES

Are we aware of the vulnerability of our democracies? Can a democracy work if we no longer trust each other? In a far-reaching adaptation of Ilja Leonard Pfeijffers's monumental novel, Zuidpool brings the story of Alcibiades. None other than top actress Sofie Decleir gives shape to Greece's most controversial politician, unable to choose between his boundless self-love and the general interest of his people. At the same time, he holds up a confronting mirror to us. Is the people themselves capable of knowing what is good for the people? And how important do we still find the truth, when probability is more desirable? A gripping story in a world in which the democratic contract we have concluded with each other threatens to be broken at any moment. An insight into a system that is hitting its limits, but for which there is apparently no better alternative. *With free introduction at 7:30 PM. CREDITS Based on the book of the same name by Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, published by De Arbeiderspers Bewerking and directed by Koen van Kaam Spel: Sofie Decleir and Mona Lahousse Muzikale management and execution: Jorgen Cassier Kostuumontwerp: Thomas Van Imschoot and Sam De Mol Dramaturgie: Lore Meesters Lichtontwerp: Mark Van Denesse Geluidsontwerp and – technique: Daniël Stevens Videomanipulatie: Jan Snoekxmet the support of the tax shelter of the Belgische Federale government via Perpodium