Festival Alkantara 2008, as a whole, will be a unique place for dialogue between artists and cultures from all over the world. Eventual support by the Anna Lindh Foundation will be linked to the projects from the Mediterranean:
“Move Out Loud” by Filipe Viegas (Portugal) and Brahim Sourny (Morocco). An innovative dance project for YouTube. Presentation and start on 22 May; ongoing throughout the festival. Co-produced by alkantara.
“Un an après”,a dance performance inspired by the teachings and practices of sufism by Nacera Belazza (Algeria) on 28 and 29 May.
“Yesterday’s Man”, a theatre performance about Beirut by Tiago Rodrigues (Portugal) and Rabih Mroué (Lebanon) from 27 till 30 May. Co-produced by alkantara.
“harS”,a dance performance by Aydin Teker (Turkey) from 5 till 7 June. Co-produced by alkantara.