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On stage, the art of silhouettes is enhanced by 300 live-animated puppets!<div> Minerva, a young girl glued to her phone, is swept into a fantastical adventure when the god Hypnos seizes her screen. Chased after him into the Kingdom of Shadows, a magical realm where sleep is forbidden, she becomes the heroine of a modern-day fairytale with a musical twist. On stage, the art of silhouette puppetry is brought to life by 300 live-animated puppets. A mesmerizing journey into our relationship with technology, to be enjoyed by all ages.</div><div><br></div><div> The sole representative of the living world in this city of insomniacs, Minerva unwittingly becomes the last bulwark against the tyranny of the screen god. Her journey transforms into a poetic struggle to restore dreams to their rightful place and to relearn how to close her eyes. This performance creates the illusion of an animated film shot live, offering an unprecedented immersive sound and visual experience.</div><div><br></div><div> Internationally acclaimed, this creation transcends traditional techniques through editing and storytelling borrowed from cinema. Behind the refined aesthetic of its moving silhouettes, the piece offers a sensitive perspective on a generation mesmerized by bluish lights. By creating a dialogue between analog art and the digital concerns of our time, the Mochinosha company proves that the power of imagination remains the most beautiful of journeys.</div>