Dance & acrobatics solo

Mahamat Fofana - Compagnie La Main de l'Homme

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How do you explain to a mother who fought to bring her children to France and give them the best possible future that her son is leaving behind a career in engineering to pursue a life in the circus?

Through a solo performance blending dance and circus arts, Mahamat—born in Côte d’Ivoire and raised in France—explores the tension between personal aspirations and social expectations, while addressing themes of family obligation and cultural identity. Co-directed by Clément Dazin, the piece combines spoken word and physical virtuosity, offering an intimate yet universal reflection on the search for self.