Luiz Felipe Lucas
“Cabezadenego”
In his performance piece El Tiro, Luiz Felipe Lucas, also known as "Cabezadego," delves into themes of presence and absence, exploring the transient nature of the performative act itself. Drawing on techniques pioneered by Jerzy Grotowski, El Tiro fosters a connection with the audience that sparks moments of transformation and emotional resonance between performer and spectator.
Shot with a stationary camera, the film hones in on the weight of this silence, revealing the audience's reactions to Lucas's performance and rendering palpable the lingering impressions on viewers' minds long after the show: discomfort, curiosity, or incomprehension. Thus, the short film underscores how these emotions become integral to the piece, now shaped by the audience's subjective experiences, memories, and emotional responses.
Credits: Texts by Laia M. Llobera. Performer: Luiz Felipe Lucas. Master: Ildu Alonso. Graphic Design: Venus Villa. Editing and Filming: Venus Villa. Direction: Luiz Felipe Lucas & Venus Villa.