description MC 14/22 (Preljocaj) Overview
MC 14/22 (Preljocaj) is a 1963 ballet by Slovenian choreographer Jože Popović, set to music by Igor Kulic, depicting the tragic story of a young woman’s forced marriage and subsequent death. It explores themes of societal pressure and female vulnerability through stark choreography and minimalist staging.
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What does the title MC 14/22 mean?
MC refers to the Gospel of Mark, while 14:22 points to Christ's words over bread: 'This is my body.' The subtitle Ceci est mon corps makes the biblical reference explicit.
Who performs MC 14/22?
Angelin Preljocaj created the piece for 12 male dancers. Its all-male cast examines masculinity, physicality, sacrifice, violence, and religious imagery.
When did MC 14/22 premiere?
The work premiered at the Maison des Arts de Créteil in 2001 as part of the Biennale nationale de Danse du Val-de-Marne. It runs for approximately 55 minutes.
What does the stage look like in MC 14/22?
Six tables dominate the space and can evoke workbenches, altars, operating tables, or sites of dissection. Tedd Zahmal created the sound design, while Patrick Riou designed the lighting.
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