Synopsis

The Theatre Company Counting Ants comes from Madrid and is formed by two blind actresses and an extraordinary group of people. They staged Hildegard’s Visions a contemporanean theatre play about Hildegard von Bingen, a German abbess from the 12^th century. She was physician, music composer, diplomatic and visionary.

With this documentary we enter in the private moments of the group, the rehearselings, the preparation of the set. We know deeply all the members and their desires. We see the whole process of creation of the piece, the premiere and vibe with the applause and commentaries of the public.

Credits

Keep Counting Ants…

…or how was staged the show “Hildegard’s Visions” with two blind actresses.

A documentary film by Mónika Rühle.

Hildegard von Bingen, German abbess from the 12th Century was a theologian, music composer, physician, writer, diplomatic and visionary.  

Contando Hormigas (Counting Ants) is a theatre group from Madrid with blind actresses, directed by Ignacio Calvache.

From its creation in 2004, the group has staged 5 shows. 

With the team of the theatre group Counting Ants. 

Mariu del Amo, actress.

Mamen Martín, actress.

Werner Glaser, musician and actor.

Ignacio Calvache, director and playwright.

Antonio Duque, set designer.

Tomi Osuna, lighting and photography.

Monika Rühle, costume design and video proyeccions.

Reunión

Justo después de ensayar, se reúnen Ignacio Calvache con Mamen Martín, Werner Glaser y Mariu del Amo para ajustar los movimientos con el músico.

Ensayo en La Casa Colorada

Un momento del documental con Mamen Martín, Mariu del Amo e Ignacio Calvache, que son los protagonistas. Les estoy muy agradecida.