HERITAGE

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?

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.

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 Angelo,

 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

Cats: Lora i Dejv Mraunov

Photo: Nata Korenovskaja

Supported by:  Belgrade Dance Institute, and the Reconstruction Women’s Fund, IMPACT -Hope Hive Project.