In October 2020, everything began with an idea from the young artist Anna. Through her friend, she first learned about Die Städtischen, a Munich collective of young interdisciplinary artists. She inspired the collective with her idea and helped expand it. Within a short time, more than 60 people decided to bring art back to life in Munich during the summer of 2021. The idea: a three-part event series with dance theatre, readings, and live acts under the motto “(ER)LEBENS(VER)LUST” – and what was special was that despite strict contact restrictions and already limited access to art and cultural offerings due to the consequences of the Corona measures, it worked.
Meri Väyrynen filmed the event series and, together with Anna, one of the project leaders, reflected on the time, the collective, and the various challenges and experiences during the summer. A demanding yet rewarding project for the collective and beyond for everyone who was part of the three evenings.
A production by Meri Väyrynen in cooperation with Die Städtischen
Camera: Meri Väyrynen, Natalie Aguilar, Louis Lafos, Sara Ladwig, Kieran Hickey
Graphics: Anouar Mahmoudi
Music: Live set (ER)LEBENS(VER)LUST Part 2