Our attention has become the oil of the 21st century. Not only advertisements vie for it, but also mass-produced political messages and social campaigns. Based on Bertolt Brecht's play "The Measure", a journalist, an Instagram blogger, a TikTok influencer and an activist reflect on the hidden mechanisms of the online world, which was once about freedom and accessible information and has now become the playground of big tech corporations. In the spirit of Brecht, Kristóf Kelemen's documentary theatre piece reminds us that our perception of reality can be changed, especially in the age of the internet, and invites the audience to enjoy the rare luxury of focusing on just one thing in the theatre space: the events unfolding on an empty stage.
Biography

Photo: Judith Horváth
Kristóf Kelemen studied literature and theatre dramaturgy and completed his doctorate at the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest. His focus is on documentary theatre with the aim of creating narratives between reality and fiction. His work is research-based and uses various collaborative methods. in 2024, he presented the VR performance "Necromancy" at HELLERAU.
Cast & Credits
Participants | Daniel Baki, Orsolya Jeney, Kristóf Kelemen, Alexandra Köves, Szilvi Német, Samu Seres |
Contributor | Kata Benedek |
Music | Natalie Szende |
Mastering | Roland Nagy |
Lighting | Bala Szabon |
Video design | Tamás Páll |
Technical direction | Tibor Kiefer |
English translation | Gabriella Gál |
Subtitles | Csendike Somogyvári |
Video documentation | lászló Dinea |
Assistant director | Anita Totobé, Róza Kereszty |
Production management | Anita Totobé Creative |
Consultancy | zsófia Tamara Vadas |
Dramaturgy, Consultancy | Tímea Török |
Director | Kristóf Kelemen |
Production management, contact person | Anna Sándor |
Photo | Gergely Ofner |
Co-producers | Trafó House of Contemporary Arts, FÜGE Productions |
Realised as part of | Staféta programme of the City of Budapest |