an antique legend told by modern means

hannibal transforms the historical events of the second punic war and the biography of its most important protagonist into contemporary theatre. at 3,000 meters above sea level, in the most original stage set possible, this open-air performance transcribes the epic story into poetic pictures. the whole natural arena of the glacier becomes a stage for an ensemble of hundreds of performers, athlethes, snow groomers, aeroplanes, helicopters, motocross bikes and skidoos.

 

director hubert lepka: "what fascinates me about this story is that an african world power - carthage - at the height of arrogance and vanity was sure of its influence. it was then provoked and challenged by young, cocky romans, and there was one man who saw the chance of a lifetime, to use one unique idea to end this provocation. hannibal. he came from the other side, from the alps to be exact, laid siege to italy but then right at the crucial moment, did not take rome itself. if that had been different, none of us would be here now."