Maternal

Maternal is a performative exploration of the transformations to which the body and psyche of women who become mothers are subjected. Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding are fundamental stages of motherhood, which involve radical transformations, risks and significant challenges for the female psyche and body. Motherhood is considered a desirable stage in women's lives, which makes the more difficult issues many women face during motherhood remain a taboo in society, with a potential negative impact on their self-image or emotional and psychological well-being. Maternal focuses on the conflict between the idealization of the mother's condition, on the one hand, and the pressures, anxieties, concrete difficulties (emotional and economic) mothers face, on the other.

Performance crew – Concept and script: Alice Monica Marinescu; with: Oana Rusu and Alice Monica Marinescu; stage movement: Carmen Coțofană; scenography: Irina Gâdiuță; music and lyrics: Maria Sgârcitu and Teodora Retegan; poster: Lucia Mărneanu

Film crew – Director of photography: Dragoș Hanciu; camera: Dragoş Hanciu, Paul Chirilă, Alexandru Radu; sound: Flora Pop; editing: Alexandra Gulea, Alexandru Radu; direction: Alexandru Radu