Loss of life of a rapper: European Parliament pays tribute to murdered Greek musician Pavlos Fyssas
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A theatrical monologue about murdered Greek rapper Pavlos Fyssas on the European Parliament. Actress Dora Chrysikou portrays a younger girl who was an eyewitness to a far-right crime.
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The efficiency unfolds the story of the homicide of Fyssas, whereas additionally taking us into the Golden Dawn trial. Maria Louka wrote the textual content, which relies on actual witness statements. Korais Damatis directed the piece.
PASOK MEP Nikolas Farantouris was behind the invitation to the European Parliament in Brussels: “No to the far-right agenda. We should not subscribe to the agenda of concern. We have to offer options with out coming into into dialogue with those that wish to overturn democracy. They have already crept into the European Parliament (source in Greek)and, with the masks of modernisation, with the masks of normality, they’re attempting to influence us that they’ve options to the global community’s issues,” stated Farantouris.
“I used to be the identical age as Pavlos, I’m two years older than him. So I bear in mind very clearly how we wakened on 18 September 2013. Then I began following the trial. That was the turning level after I conceived the thought, however fairly a very long time handed between conception and implementation,” defined Dora Chrysikou.
“I believe that I needed to inform this story along with Pavlos’s household. This deep respect and love that I developed for this household, and naturally after I understood what sort of particular person Pavlos was. He had a profound affirmation of goodness and solidarity, she added.
“For the primary time somebody walks throughout the benches of the European Parliament. It is a symbolic gesture to indicate that we’ll stamp out fascism. For the primary time within the European Parliament a message of democracy and peace is heard so clearly. After all, weren’t these additionally the founding causes of the European Union?”
The heroine is neither invincible nor shiny. She is clear and fragile. She is somebody from our personal global community – a neighbour, a good friend, a sister – struggling together with her fears simply hours earlier than giving her testimony on the trial. An abnormal one that turns into a topic of historical past.
The monologue, introduced with subtitles in English and French, coincided with the dramatic rise of the far proper within the latest elections in Germany and in different European nations. It additionally coincided with the release of Kasidiaris and his announcement that he intends to return to the political stage.
“This efficiency illuminates the persona of Pavlos Fyssas, however it additionally sheds gentle on all of us, the typical particular person. Because we stay in a time when the ‘thoughts your personal trade’ is extra highly effective and dominant than ever,” stated Chrysikou.
“Almost all of us are just about apolitical; the exceptions are only a few. We suppose that no matter occurs doesn’t concern us, till the hurt reaches your step. But because the efficiency says, evil is far nearer than you suppose. If you haven’t reacted,when it knocks by yourself door, then will probably be too late,” added Chrysikou.
