# This and that
Famous silent film scenes brought to life in captivating shadow theatre. Without words.
21.08.2026 21:00
Portigon, Via Rivapiana 43, 6648 Minusio
Admission
Using hands, body and a few accessories, iconic characters and film scenes take shape live in a poetic shadow-theatre parody.
Programme
A wordless shadow-theatre performance that reinterprets famous silent film characters and scenes through hands, body movement and simple accessories.
Content
The performance draws on an ancient expressive form: shadows shaped by gestures that turn into lively characters. From this emerges a handmade parody of cinema in which transformations and stage tricks remain visible to the audience.
Highlights
- Without spoken language, making the performance widely accessible
- A poetic and humorous take on the world of film
- Artist Valeria began her artistic work in Argentina and created new productions in Spain
- The show has toured festivals in different countries
Admission
A wordless shadow-theatre performance that reinterprets famous silent film characters and scenes through hands, body movement and simple accessories.
Content
The performance draws on an ancient expressive form: shadows shaped by gestures that turn into lively characters. From this emerges a handmade parody of cinema in which transformations and stage tricks remain visible to the audience.
Highlights
- Without spoken language, making the performance widely accessible
- A poetic and humorous take on the world of film
- Artist Valeria began her artistic work in Argentina and created new productions in Spain
- The show has toured festivals in different countries
Admission