The making of the theatre play “La mirada del otro”

This theatre play "La mirada del otro" (the other's gaze) is part of a trilogy, product of 10 years research, artistic and pedagogical work conducted by the collective Project 43-2, founded by María San Miguel. This specific play focuses on the restorative encounters between ETA dissidents and the families of their victims, presenting elements for transforming the conflict and promoting a culture of peace.

During the entire REstART week, we could watch the video of "the making of" this theatre project (subtitled in English). This video is not anymore available, but you find below the recordings of the live talk with María San Miguel on 4 December 2020 via Zoom. This talk was facilitated by senior mediator Alberto Olalde (Basque Country).

On 5 December María also joined the REstARTISTS' common discussion closing the REstART Festival, together with 4 other artists dedicated to restorative justice. 

"The fact that words are the only weapon. In the theatre we put the body to the words that transform societies"

"When they killed my father, it was like night falling at home"

Part of the play's dialogue

This trilogy about the violence in the Basque Country, and the peace process, are a part of a bigger project. The short video that will be presented at the REstART Festival documents the making of "La mirada del otro", concerning the encounters that took place between some ETA victims and dissidents from the terrorist group thanks to a mediation program. This work has been used to raise awareness within the Spanish society about the usefulness and benefits of restorative justice and about the actual restorative justice encounters that occurred in the prison Nanclares de la Oca, key to the peace process in Spain. María San Miguel will join us for an online talk about this art project.

Below you can find the trailer of the theatre play and additional video materials subtitled in English.