The play Doghouse deals with the difficult and, in our society, insufficiently addressed the topic of wartime rape and its long-lasting consequences on individuals, families, communities, and societies as a whole. Through the stories of two families from different backgrounds, the play explores how the trauma of war violence affects not only those who have experienced it but is also passed on to the next generations.
This play by the artistic organization Arterarij does not shy away from exploring living trauma. On the contrary, intertwining sincere dialogues and inner reflections opens a space for testimony about the pain often left unspoken. Directed by Romano Nikolić, Doghouse raises questions about how we cope with past traumas and how they impact our daily lives. It also asks and investigates what is lost, even lost in advance and forever, when trauma wounds the very architecture of the person.
Although set in the context of the last war in this region, the play addresses universal themes—violence, trauma, silence, and the courage to confront them. Through the emotional performances of the actors, the play offers an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of war trauma and the need to speak openly about it.
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