Performance title and meaning
Bouchra Ouizguen's performance piece Qunfudh, meaning "hedgehog" in Arabic, explores the tension between exposure and protection, as well as the interplay between visibility and invisibility.Themes and elements of the performance
The work, described as a solo performance, delves into themes of memory, solitude, and movement, incorporating elements such as music, silence, and cultural references. The performance is noted for its narrative of an artist in perpetual transhumance, responding to borders and the difficulties of circulation.Collaborators and production details
Qunfudh is directed and performed by Bouchra Ouizguen, with lighting design by Eric Wurtz. The sound and costume elements are still in progress.Support and production partners
The production is managed by Mylène Gaillon and produced by Compagnie O, with co-production by the Festival d'Automne à Paris. The performance is supported by MC93 — Maison de la Culture de Seine-Saint-Denis, CND Centre national de la danse, and CENTQUATRE-Paris, as well as the Hermès Enterprise Foundation. Bouchra Ouizguen is the winner of the international residency program by the City of Paris at Récollets.Performance dates and location
The performance will take place at MC 93 in Bobigny from 22 to 25 October 2026, as part of the Festival d'Automne 2026 and within the framework of the Mediterranean Season 2026.
