Mr Theodor Mundstock
A play about how fear can destroy a person. This binaurally recorded dramatisation of a psychological novel takes you inside the head of a lonely Jew living in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia during the war. With growing fear, he awaits his summons to be transported to a concentration camp every day. The premiere was prepared for the 100th anniversary of Ladislav Fuks' birthday. The play is intended to be listened to with headphones.
The radio adaptation, following the author's intention, captures the image of what goes on in the human head. The multi-layered binaural sound helps the listener to perceive the world through the protagonist, or rather his inner thoughts and the turmoil taking place inside him. The external world emerges with different intensity but what is important is what is going on in the soul of the protagonist, who is seduced by circumstances or his own commands, prohibitions or ideas. Although the plot is set in the past, it reminds us of our present fears as well and warns us of what they can trigger.
Listen to the Drama at the Prix Bohemia Radio festival!
When: Wednesday 16th October 2024 | 13:30 – 14:30
Where: Film hall, Arts Centre UP
Entrance: Free admission with accreditation
Join us in going green! Download the scripts of drama into your mobile device and be paperless.
Look at the detailed program of the listening session.
Dramatization: Lenka Veverková
Dramaturgy: Zuzana Sikačová
Music: Jan Trojan and Ester Grohová
Sound design: Jan Trojan
Sound: Tomáš Pernický
Directed: Aleš Vrzák
