'These are the voices that help deconstruct the myth of the soft Portuguese colonialism.' — Visão

Synopsis

This work investigates the consequences that the process of independence of ex-Portuguese colonies (focused on Mozambique and Angola) had on the lives of thousands of people. PASS-PORT portrays through real testimonies these historical events that forced thousands of people to move to Portugal escaping the revolutionary processes and the start of a civil war. It also shows stories of people that decided to stay in the newly independent countries wanting to be part of the new country after 48 years of dictatorship and nearly 500 years of colonialism. This performance also looks critically and reflects on how the Portuguese state and society looked at these people. Until 1975 every citizen of the Colonial Empire was considered Portuguese, but with decolonization, changes were operated on nationality laws to decide who could be considerate Portuguese and who couldn't.

Directed - André Amálio
Co-directed and Performed - André Amálio, Selma Uamusse, Tereza Havlíčková
Choreographed - Tereza Havlíčková
Music Performed - Selma Uamusse
Light Design - Carlos Arroja
Set Design - André Amálio and Tereza Havlíčková
Collaboration - Pedro Silva
Production - Hotel Europa
Co-production - Maria Matos Teatro Municipal
Supported by - Fundação GDA, residency at Espaço da Alkantara, residency at O Espaço Do Tempo
Photos: Mariana Silva and José Frade

Special thanks to all interviewers