A monologue that tells the story of a workplace accident in Italy, “The Land of Swollen Faces” denounces a world in which human rights are ignored. The play’s tragic events are narrated by a single voice of heart-breaking lyricism and lightness. The drama reminds us that change may begin with one individual who raises his voice in the face of the reckless arrogance of the powers that surround him.
The collection, curated by Kairos Italy Theater, features the plays that have won the annual Mario Fratti Award for Italian playwrights.