By the Satê Atre Company
“My dear Mélinée… In a few hours, I will no longer be of this world.” These words by Missak Manouchian open a deeply moving performance that plunges the audience into the heart of the interrogations conducted by the Special Brigade. On stage, Missak Manouchian, Marcel Rayman, Joseph Davidowicz, Spartaco Fontano, and Olga Bancic—the only woman in the group—face two French police officers. Between the interrogation room and the cell, their stories unfold. Through them, the entire history of the Manouchian group comes to life, with its heroic deeds, sacrifices, and humanity. A performance that brings the memory of the Resistance to life with rare intensity at the Théâtre de la Ville in Valence.
Conceived as a performance that inspires, *Manouchian*, this afternoon at 3 p.m., is aimed at both adults and younger generations. It explores our relationship with freedom, justice, and social commitment, reminding us just how relevant these struggles remain today.
