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“Being in a Kristina Lugn play is like taking an express elevator through life.”
“Titta en älg” had its premiere with three actors at Brunnsgatan Fyra. At Dramaten, the play becomes a grand tribute to the exceptional and profound Kristina Lugn. DN’s Sandra Stiskalo speaks with director Mellika Melouani Melani about artistic desire and self-effacement.
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Svenska Dagbladet
With Kristina Lugn, the abyss is always near
Mellika Melouani Melani is probably quite perfect for this directorial assignment. She gave a celebrated interpretation of "Idlaflickorna" at the Gothenburg City Theatre in 2021 and developed a close connection with Kristina Lugn during the conversations leading up to the production, which specifically emphasized the role of women but also the female body and aging. (Lars Ring)
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Dagens nyheter
Mellika Melouani Melani: "Opera is like a love encounter"
Mellika Melouani Melani loves delving into complex issues and thinking strategically. Perhaps that’s why she succeeded in revitalizing Folkoperan...
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Dagens nyheter
A triumph that everyone should see
At Folkoperan, 'Carmina Burana' bursts forth from the life stories of seven 80-year-old women. It is, writes DN's Martin Nyström, music theater of great brilliance. Both infinitely sorrowful and profoundly comforting.
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Nyhetsmorgon (TV4)
Desire as a theme in opera: "Puccini is a bit crazy"
Desire is the theme of a classic opera now being staged in a new interpretation. On Monday, Puccini's Turandot premieres at Folkoperan in Stockholm, and it has become a global sensation, not least because of a sex film released to promote it. Mellika Melouani Melani, the director, and Kjetil Støa, tenor, share their thoughts.