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January 23, 2026

За уметнике је морални императив да макар указују на неправде

„Ода радости” назив је нове представе београдског Атељеа 212 коју према тексту Федора Шилија режира Гордан Кичић. Премијерни сусрет са публиком имаће последњег дана овог месеца, у суботу увече, 31. јануара, од 20 сати на Великој сцени „Мира Траиловић”. Сценограф је Горчин Стојановић, костимографкиња Снежана Вељковић, композитор Иван Бркљачић.

За уметнике је морални императив да макар указују на неправде

TL;DR

  • "Oda radosti" is a new play by Fedor Šili, directed by Gordan Kičić, premiering at Atelje 212 on January 31st.
  • The play is a continuation of Šili's work "Noćna straža" and satirizes society's focus on superficial values and materialism.
  • Fedor Šili, a graduate of dramaturgy from the Academy of Arts in Belgrade, has a background in theater and has received numerous awards for his work.
  • The cast includes Gordan Kičić, Gorica Popović, and Đuro Brstina, among others.
  • Šili believes comedy can provide catharsis by offering a safe space to laugh at human flaws, prompting self-reflection.
  • He emphasizes understanding and justifying characters, even their flaws, as key to effective comedy.
  • The play explores the danger of money and comfort becoming central life values, overshadowing love, friendship, and inner peace.
  • Šili argues that balancing humor and truth is essential for comedy, making societal or human problems recognizable and impactful.
  • He suggests that while art may not directly improve society, humor and irony can highlight injustices and provoke thought, citing classic Serbian plays as examples.
  • Šili is not certain about the world-changing power of theater but believes if comedy encourages audiences to question societal issues or simply laugh at them, it's a significant achievement.

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