ARTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL 2025
THINKING PEACE
June 10–13, 2025
TUESDAY, June 10, 2025
8 p.m.
Dorćol Platz
59B Dobračina
THEATRE PRODUCTION PREMIERE
Heritage examines the myth of female helplessness and the patriarchy mechanisms embedded in social and personal narratives. It deconstructs the inner conflict of a woman torn between acquiescence and resistance. This psychological and generational journey reflects the collective experience of women who have struggled with the same dilemmas: what do women inherit from their ancestors – to what extent does it empower us, or holds us back, both personally and collectively? Can a woman really inherit what rightfully belongs to her without judgment? Is tradition stronger than law, and to what extent does it shape women’s identity and choices? And perhaps the most important question: what do we leave as a legacy to future generations?
Concept and directing: Ivana Milenović Popović
Performing: Ivana Milenović Popović, Milica Petrović i Donka Torov
Text: Ivana Milenović Popović, Milica Petrović, Donka Torov, Žarana Papić, Maja Anđelo, women’s testimonials from How much is my share campaign, proverbs, and other sources
Dramaturgy: collective
Original music: Donka Torov
Stage movement: Ognjen Vučinić
Video recording: Ivana Milenović Popović, Donka Torov
Video editing: Donka Torov
Children’s voices: Vid Popović, Tatjana i Todor Popović
Lighting design: Milomir Dimitrijević i Radovan Samolov
Scenography: Ivana Milenović Popović
Costume: kolektivno
Technical support: Miloš Udovčić
Photo: Belkisa Beka Abdulović i Nata Korenovskaia
Cats: Lora i Dejv Mraunov
Production: DAH Teatar
The production was created as part of Ivana Milenović Popović’s artistic doctoral thesis at the Belgrade Dance Institute. It was realized with the support of the IMPACT platform within the Hope Hive project, Belgrade Dance Institute, and the Reconstruction Women’s Fund.
Ivana Milenović Popović is a theater artist who, together with the DAH Theatre team, for more than 20 years realizes performances, projects, and educational workshops in the field of contemporary theater, dealing with topics such as gender equality, human rights, climate change, intercultural dialogue, and building peace through art.