Uber Alles

In “Über Alles” the banal and universal nature of modern nationalism is explored, infiltrating our daily lives in the form of small symbols and language habits that define the idea of ​​“we”.
Taking national anthems as a starting point, we explore history and stories, elements of iconography, and sociology. We reflect on the role that these songs play in the construction of the nation’s mythology and the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion associated with this process.

Carlos Azeredo Mesquita is a visual artist and performer. He studied graphic design at the University of Porto, and photography at MOME in Budapest. Her first show, “Diet Plan for the Western Man”, premiered at the Berlin Biennial in 2018. In collaboration with Luísa Saraiva, she created “I Know It When I See It” in 2019. Her work has been shown so much in Portugal and abroad.

Direção artística e criação: Carlos Azeredo Mesquita
Apoio à criação: Luísa Saraiva
Dramaturgia: Yasmina Reggad
Performers: Ángela Diaz Quintela, Filipe Caldeira, Lea Taragona, Luísa Saraiva
Direcção Musical: Julius Gabriel
Cocriação musical e operação de Som: Francisco Antão
Produção executiva: Maria João Santos
Coprodução: Teatro Municipal do Porto – Campo Alegre, O Espaço do Tempo
Coprodução de residência: O Espaço do Tempo

Projeto financiado pela República Portuguesa – Ministério da Cultura / Direção-Geral das Artes.