French director David Bobée has set the stage ablaze with a radical reimagining of Molière’s 17th-century masterpiece Dom Juan at China’s Aranya Theater Festival. Blending avant-garde staging with the classic text, Bobée’s production transforms the 360-year-old tale of seduction and morality into a visual feast for modern audiences. 🎨✨
In an exclusive interview, Bobée called the festival a "laboratory for global creativity," praising its role in fostering cross-cultural artistic dialogue. "Theater is about collision—of ideas, cultures, and eras," he said, highlighting how his minimalist set design and immersive lighting created fresh tension with Molière’s timeless words.
The Aranya Theater Festival, held annually on the Chinese mainland’s northern coast, has become a hotspot for experimental performances. This year’s edition saw artists from 12 countries and regions reinterpreting classics through contemporary lenses. Bobée’s Dom Juan—performed in French with Chinese subtitles—drew packed crowds, proving that 🔥drama needs no translation🔥.
"Young audiences here are hungry for bold reinventions," Bobée noted, comparing the energy to Parisian theater scenes. Could this signal a new era of East-West creative partnerships? 🤝 Stay tuned for more updates from the world’s most exciting cultural crossroads!
