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Children mourning a young girl’s murder in “Five Easy Pieces.” In the show, which ran this past weekend at Skirball, children confront real-world trauma. (Courtesy of Skirball)

Children Navigate Dark Themes in ‘Five Easy Pieces’

Swiss director Milo Rau showcased his controversial production’s U.S. debut at Skirball.
René Bennett, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

At the junction of childhood, trauma, post-colonialism, political murder and theater is Milo Rau’s “Five Easy Pieces.” The title is projected onto a cloud-filled screen at...

‘The Red Turtle’ Director Discusses French Animation

‘The Red Turtle’ Director Discusses French Animation

Rene Bennett, Contributing Writer February 7, 2018
The inaugural Animation First festival, hosted by the French Institute Alliance Française, featured a Q&A with "The Red Turtle" director Michel Dudok De Wit this past weekend.