10/29/21

As Above So Below /Anamnesis, Ancient Sanctuary of Cabeiri, Lemnos island, 2022 Official Trailer

The show unfolds with the portrayal of the refugees of Smyrna, symbolised by a mother and her children (played by Savina Yannatou and children from Lemnos), encountering the Mystical Cabeiri (represented by Maria Papageorgiou, Thanasis Efthymiadis, Apostolia Papadamaki, and the dancers).

The Cabeiri carry the remembrance of the rebirth of humanity's spirit through the Sacred Fire of Hephaestus—an enduring reminder that Greek Culture is perpetually reborn from its ashes.

Director and choreographer Apostolia Papadamaki embarked on an artistic journey to explore timeless and indivisible concepts that activate the forces of Greek culture, encompassing survival, rebirth, and progress, expressed through the lens of time and light.

'As Above So Below' invites audiences to contemplate how the destructive fire experienced by the refugees of Smyrna is transformed into the sacred fire of the mystical Cabeiri. It serves as a remembrance of the Greek civilization, which is perpetually reborn from its ashes.

The performance showcased an original musical composition by Trifon Koutsourelis, and an original text by Panos Gkiokas, accompanied by Valentina Tamiolaki's lighting design, enhancing the immersive experience for the audience.

Renowned performers Savina Yannatou and Maria Papageorgiou, along with actor Thanassis Efthymiadis and six professional dancers, collaborated to immerse the audience in a ritualistic exploration of Greek cultural history—from its inception to destruction to eventual rebirth.


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