TEHRAN-The play “Blood Wedding,” a tragedy by the late Spanish dramatist Federico Garcia Lorca (1898-1936) is being performed in Spanish at Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran.

Directed by Hossein Zeinali, the 55-minute play has been organized by the Embassy of Spain in Iran. The Persian translations of the dialogues are provided to the audience via surtitles.

The cast includes Negar Asghari, Morteza Safaei Naeini, Ghazaleh Ashoub, Mohammad Seifidel, Reza Jabbari, Neda Mansouri, Mahour Babai, Elham Sayadi, Mina Emadi, Maryam Mohammadmirza, Helia Bashtani, and Ario Bonyadi.

“Blood Wedding” is about a young woman and two men fighting for her love. It follows the story of a bride who is about to enter an arranged marriage but falls in love with her former lover. Their love affair ignites a family feud that escalates into a tragedy.

Through the story of the bride's struggle with the expectations placed upon her by her family and society, the play delves into the tension between individual desires and traditional expectations. It is renowned for its vivid and poetic language and its exploration of complex themes that continue to resonate with audiences today.

Using surrealism and Spanish folk culture, some themes present in the work include the cycle of life, the progression of time, choice, deception, fate, and nature.

Since it was written in 1932, the play has been staged all over the world and adapted into several films, TV series, and radio shows.

“Blood Wedding” will be staged through July 9 at the theater located at No. 74, Neauphle-le-Château St., Hafez St.

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