National Theatre Live: Ķīn (2024)
In 1932, Leah and her family escaped persecution and embarked on a journey from Yemen to Palestine. Ninety years later, her grandson Amit Lahav (Artistic Director of Gecko) reflects on the life changing decision his family made to flee and build a better life. This powerful piece by acclaimed physical theatre company Gecko is a provocative story of desperation, compassion and acceptance, inspired by the migration stories of Gecko’s international performers and the extraordinary voyage Leah undertook as a young child.
Director: Amit Lahav
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 13, 2024
Cast
- Madeleine Fairminer - Devising Performer
- Mario García-Patrón Álvarez - Devising Performer
- Vanessa Guevara Flores - Devising Performer
- Saju Hari - Devising Performer
- Kenny Wing Tao Ho - Devising Performer
- Amit Lahav - Devising Performer
- Wai Shan Vivian Luk - Devising Performer
- Miguel Hernando Torres Umba - Devising Performer
Music: Dave Price
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Amit Lahav
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Theatre Live: Ķīn about?
- In 1932, Leah and her family escaped persecution and embarked on a journey from Yemen to Palestine. Ninety years later, her grandson Amit Lahav (Artistic Director of Gecko) reflects on the life changing decision his family made to flee and build a better life. This powerful piece by acclaimed physical theatre company Gecko is a provocative story of desperation, compassion and acceptance, inspired by the migration stories of Gecko’s international performers and the extraordinary voyage Leah undertook as a young child.
- Who directed National Theatre Live: Ķīn?
- National Theatre Live: Ķīn was directed by Amit Lahav.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: Ķīn?
- National Theatre Live: Ķīn stars Madeleine Fairminer, Mario García-Patrón Álvarez, Vanessa Guevara Flores, Saju Hari, Kenny Wing Tao Ho, Amit Lahav.
- How long is National Theatre Live: Ķīn?
- National Theatre Live: Ķīn has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).