*Antropolaroid* returns to the stage—an original and innovative monologue in which Tindaro Granata, using the ancient Sicilian storytelling technique known as “cunto,” recounts his family’s history while exploring themes such as a sense of justice, solidarity, the struggle for love, and the quest for freedom. A performance of somber beauty, capable of blending anthropological research with photographic imagery.
By retracing and fictionalizing the most significant episodes of his family history—from the early 20th century to the present day— the Italian author and actor reimagines Sicily’s “Cunti” theater in a highly original way: the narrative structure is replaced by staged dialogues between the characters, who speak to one another, bringing the story to life.
Alone on stage, Granata traverses decades, generations, and destinies, bringing to life men and women of all ages: familiar figures, a land—Sicily—and the desire to leave, to reach Rome, to become an actor, to make films. Amid games, dances, work, relationships, and fears, he builds a universe populated by many characters, while remaining alone on stage at all times: one person and many at the same time.
For its originality and innovative impact on the Italian theater scene, *Antropolaroid* has received numerous awards, including the People’s Choice Award at the “Anna Pancirolli Theater Grant,” the ANCT Award from the National Association of Theater Critics in 2011, and the Fersen Award for “Creative Actor” in 2012.
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