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A modern tale of the unspoken
Valentina is about ten years old. She lives with her mother in a small village in Romania. When her mother falls ill, they have no choice but to go to France for treatment. But language is a barrier. Her mother doesn't speak a word of French, and Valentina becomes her voice, her interpreter in this foreign world. Through the eyes of this child, Caroline Guiela Nguyen recounts a journey that is both physical and intimate, in the manner of a falsely naive tale, exploring fundamental questions. How do you grow up carrying a secret, and cope with misunderstanding? How do you translate words - and silences - when you're the one holding the link? Valentina is a contemporary fable where language becomes a territory to be tamed, where every word counts. It's also a story of filiation and love, brought to life by a troupe of professional actors and members of the Romanian community, who bring the story to life with overwhelming sincerity. Between theater and emotion, Caroline Guiela Nguyen has created a vibrant, luminous work that questions the weight of what is left unsaid, the courage of children and the strength of family ties in the face of exile. A show to see and hear that resonates far beyond borders.
Practical info: Theater in French and Romanian with German surtitles. Running time 80 min, ages 14 and up.
Le Carreau - scène nationale on May 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm and on May 29, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
Shuttle bus available from Saarbrücken.
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Adapté pour For adults