Cadela Força is a trilogy.
Three chapters — three non-harmonic fitting parts.

Over how many chapters can one stay alive?

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The Cadela Força Trilogy consists of three works that weave a complex tapestry exploring the relationship between sexual violence and its representations throughout art history. Over the course of more than eight years of work, the process has made more tangible the relationship between the search for a language capable of sustaining the complexities of the issues at hand and the violence of creation, revealing the difficult task of giving shape to something that is always enigmatic.

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To celebrate this journey, the artists will hold a marathon consisting of the presentation of its three chapters in sequence, lasting approximately 10 hours with intermissions. 

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Carolina Bianchi and her company Cara de Cavalo propose a study of the dynamics and influences that one piece exerts on another, and the limits of dealing with these materials over so many years. 

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The presentation of the trilogy is a way of studying it, of expanding its effects and its linguistic proposals. For example, what are the consequences of the performative gesture in the first chapter—Carolina Bianchi’s ingestion of Boa Noite Cinderela—in triggering The Brotherhood and Uma Luz Cordial? Is it actually possible to reach the end? 

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It is recommended to watch the entire sequence, as each performance will be thoroughly intertwined, imbued by the dynamics, creating a unique experience for both artists and spectators.

 

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Credits

PT: TRILOGIA CADELA FORÇA – Capítulo II: THE BROTHERHOOD (@Original title)

EN: CADELA FORÇA TRILOGY - Chapter II: THE BROTHERHOOD

​By Carolina Bianchi Y Cara de Cavalo

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Concept, text, direction and set Carolina Bianchi

With Amanda Lyra, Bruta, Carolina Bianchi, Carolina Mendonça, Chico Lima, Danielli Mendes, Fernanda Libman, Flow Kountouriotis, Joana Ferraz, José Artur, Kai Wido Meyer, Larissa Ballarotti, Lucas Delfino, Marina Matheus, Rafael Limongelli, Rodrigo Andreolli and Tomás Decina.

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Translation for subtitles Marina Matheus (English), Thomas Resendes (French)

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Dramaturg and research partner Carolina Mendonça

Technical direction, sound design and music Miguel Caldas
 

Assistant artistic director Murillo Basso

 

Scenography and graphic design Luisa Callegari

 

Lighting design Jo Rios

 

Light programmer Henrique Andrade

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Video and screenings Montserrat Fonseca Llach

 

Costumes Luisa Callegari, Carolina Bianchi

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Stage manager AnaCris Medina

 

Production assistant Trilogy Ella de Gregoriis 

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Photos Christophe Raynaud de Lage, Mayra Azzi and Luisa Callegari

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Production direction, tour management, communication Carla Estefan 

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International Relations, Production, and Distribution Metro Gestão Cultural (Brasil)

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A Production by Metro Gestão Cultural (Brésil), Carolina Bianchi Y Cara de Cavalo

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Co produced by KVS Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg (Brussels), Festival d’Avignon, Le Maillon, Théâtre de Strasbourg - Scène européenne, Frascati Producties (Amsterdam), La Villette -Paris, Festival d’Automne à Paris, Utrecht Théâtre, Comédie de Genève, Wiener Festwochen (Vienna), Holland Festival (Amsterdam), Kunstenfestivaldesarts, Les Célestins – Théâtre de Lyon, Internationales Sommer Festival Kampnagel (Hamburg),  HAU Hebbel am Ufer (Berlin), Odéon–Théâtre de l'Europe, GREC Barcelona, Teatro Nacional de Catalunya, Biennale di Danza di Venezia, Divine Comedy International Theatre Festival (Krakow).

 

With the support of de Tax shelter van de Belgische Federale Overheid, Fondation Ammodo -NL, Theater Der Welt, DAS Theatre Master Program & AFK - Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst -NL.

 

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> Chapter I premiered on 6 July 2023 at the Festival d’Avignon
> Chapter II premiered on 9 May 2025 at KVS Brussels, as part of Kunstenfestivaldesarts
> Chapter III will premiere on 4 July 2026 at the Festival d’Avignon

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Check upcoming shows HERE