Ophelia, The Hysterical
- Apr 7
- 1 min read
The project “Ophelia, the Hysteric” is an audiovisual performance proposal based on the repertoire Drei Lieder der Ophelia, Op. 67, by Richard Strauss (Three Songs of Ophelia), a cycle of three songs presented in three episodes. Each episode offers an artistic reflection, narrated and visually illustrated, based on an analysis of the character Ophelia from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
The performance draws a parallel between the suffering of this 17th-century fictional character and the reality of women around the world today, particularly regarding the impact of patriarchal thinking and violence against women.
Script, concept, and artistic direction: Nívea Freitas
Director of Photography: Eric Andrada
Executive Production: Nívea Freitas
Audio Production: Wagner Sander
Drone Cinematographer: Alysson R. Bruno
Cut-out Animation: Jackson Abacatu
Production and Set Assistant: Nathália Fragoso
Soprano: Nívea Freitas
Piano: Wagner Sander
Soundtrack and Sound Effects: Nathália Fragoso
Gaffer: Paulo S. de Oliveira
Assistant Gaffer: Robson R. Visconti
Eric’s Assistants: Alic Andrada and Malu
Post-production: Eric Andrada
Music: Drei Lieder der Ophelia, Op. 67 (1–3) – Richard Strauss
Academic Consulting:
Episode 1 – Prof. Romeu Rossi Junior, Institute of Exact Sciences, UFV – Florestal CampusEpisode 2 – Prof. Fábio Belo, Department of Psychology, UFMG
Acknowledgments
Espaço Cento e Quatro BHFundação de Educação ArtísticaMariana Pitasse Fragoso – Editor at O Brasil de Fato newspaper
Storyboard and art direction project por Nívea Freitas
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