FFF5 | Sacrifice

"Dias Irae"
Repetitive film screening from 18:00 and on | Upper Stage

"Dias Irae" by visual artist Gabriela Friðriksdóttir is part video-installation, part choreographed ritual that focuses on the transition from life to death. Made in collaboration with Erna Ómarsdóttir and Valdimar Jóhannsson, the video also serves as an inspiration for their choreography, "Shrine".

The show
18:30 | Main Stage

"Shrine" by Erna Ómarsdóttir and Valdimar Jóhannsson, a new creation where creative forces are put to the test in a ritual celebrating both life and death. | Duration: 45'
"No Tomorrow", a new creation by performance and visual artist Ragnar Kjartansson and choreographer Margrét Bjarnadóttir, focuses on the idea of youth with a group of dancers with acoustic guitars and music by The National's Bryce Dessner. | Duration: 30'
"Union of the North", created by renowned American visual artist Matthew Barney, choreographer Erna Ómarsdóttir and musician Valdimar Jóhannsson is a performative video installation, attempting to fuse together consumerism and the spiritual in an act of marriage.

The Market
18:30-21:00 | Exhibition Hall -1

Finally, the festivities reach an immersive peak at the already bustling "Market", where people present their beliefs, ideas and solutions for a sustainable future. "The Market" is the part of "Sacrifice" that holds all the other parts together. Artists, NGOs and other bodies from the city where the festival takes place “sell” their ideas by debating, testing and above all communicating. As in the markets of old, acquaintance with new ideas, political debate and exchange are core issues. What matters most is believing in something and wanting to share it. The Iceland Dance Company intervenes as a catalyst at unexpected moments.

MELISSA (BEE)
"Network of migrant women residing in Greece"
Members of the network that reinforces and showcases the contribution of these women to social coherence share with us the activities made available by their network: drawing lessons, knitting and other traditional arts and crafts, open to all.

ANIMA-SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE
"A society for the care and reintegration of wild animals into their natural habitats"
What should you do if you find an injured animal or a new-born bird, something quite common in the spring? Learn all you need to know in a simulation accompanied by films presenting real incidents. A discussion follows and a first aid manual is given out.

MAMADOO
"A fashion designer from Senegal"
The young African designer brings to the "Market" his multi-coloured, afro-urban pieces and along with his models he stages a real fashion show.

MS FIKIRTE
"An Ethiopian merchant"
A small pop-up shop, full of ornaments, jewellery, textiles, handicrafts and other treasures from the owner’s country.

ANASA
"Cultural Centre of African Art and Cultures in Greece"
What does the body sound like? ANASA’s body percussion workshop shares its techniques, while a 30-minute concert of eight musicians and four dancers wraps up the day. The above is run by a non-profit organisation aiming to promote intercultural exchange and the inclusion/integration and empowerment of young Africans living in Greece.

OPTIONS FOODLAB
A nomadic, collaborative project run by refugee and migrant chefs, whose motto is “in the kitchen we are all equal”. Tasting has never been more multicultural. The project handles the "Market" catering, offering a traditional Ethiopian menu, Asiatic snacks and drinks and beverages the world over.

BIBLIOTHEQUE
“Then, sad, I went out on to the balcony, went out to change my thoughts” wrote Cavafy and twelve Greek poets of the younger generation come out on the interior “balconies” of the Onassis Stegi floors and recite their poetry. The audience is invited to respond – literally and figuratively – adding their own voices to this unpredictable soundscape.
Poetry Performance Participants: Katerina Chandrinou, Giorgos Kanavos, Billy MacKinnon, Sine Lege, Eleni Nanopoulou, Nana Papadaki, Elena Psarrea, Paola Revenioti, Dimitris Saltos, Stefanos Skialivas and Bibliotheque team: Georgia Oikonomopoulou, Roza Bassiakou, Marianna Katsou

ICELANDIC PARTICIPATION
Dance happenings, singing, vocal improvisations and stand-up comedy in the Onassis Stegi foyer, by Erna Omarsdóttir, the director of the Iceland Dance Company, and the singers Sophia Jernberg and Putrid Sapphire, sale of artworks by the visual artist Sigtryggur Berg Sigmarsson and ceramist Putrid Sapphire. Last but not least, representatives from Iceland Dance Company will be selling the "Sacrifice" programme, "Sacrifice" t-shirts, "Sacrifice" tote bags and "Sacrifice" hoodies. Here guests can inquire about the company and the performance.

"Sacrifice" won three awards at the Icelandic Performing Arts Awards (Gríman) 2017 after receiving six nominations at the Icelandic Performing Arts Awards (Gríman) 2017 for Best Theatre Production, Best Choreography, Best Original Music Score, Dancer of the year, Lighting Design and Best Soundscape.

Winning the awards for Lighting Design (Björn Bergsteinn Guðmundsson for "Shrine"), Best Choreography (Margrét Bjarnadóttir and Ragnar Kjartansson for "No Tomorrow") and for the first time in the history of The Icelandic Performing Arts Awards a dance production won the award for Best Theatre Production of the year (Iceland Dance Company for "No Tomorrow").