The Reunification of the Two Koreas

From the very beginning of the creative process, the function of video projections in this production was clearly defined – to transfer the stage action onto the screen using cinematographic techniques that typically do not exist in theatre: close-ups, editing, and a diversity of camera angles. In this way, a dual reality was created on stage, where live action was accompanied by its cinematographic reflection on screen.

The main challenge was to integrate these cinematic tools naturally into the theatre environment, where everything unfolds in real time, with no possibility for retakes or edits between scenes. The creative process began at the earliest stages – from the initial readings – closely following rehearsals, developing the visual dramaturgy, and preparing shot lists for the camera operators and live video editor, who, during the performance, not only switches between cameras but also guides both operators with instructions on the current and upcoming shots.