TEHRAN – An adaptation of Lebanese-Canadian author Wajdi Mouawad’s play “Tide Lines” is currently being performed at Tehran’s Municipal Theater.
Mohammad Amin Saadi directed the play, which is based on Nazanin Mihan’s translation.
Aboleza Nasari, Nariman Abedi, Mohammadreza Kademi, Neda Qassemi, Martha Alahyari and Aya Tavildar are the main cast of the play, which will be on stage for a month.
“Tideline” centers on Wahab, a young man born and raised in Montreal who faces the heartbreaking task of burying his father in his parents’ hometown of Lebanon. The play depicts Wahab’s emotional journey through Lebanon, where the scars of war still remain. Along with a few friends, Wahab navigates a landscape marked by loss, trauma, and unresolved pain. In Lebanon, the presence of new bodies has become a symbol of the toll of an ongoing conflict that has left far too many dead in a country scarred by violence.
Wahab’s journey becomes an unexpected adventure with a body that seems to be taking up too much space, both physically and mentally, forcing him to confront the weight of his history and family legacy. While in Lebanon, Wahab forged new friendships with people who shared a common hope for a brighter future despite the shadow of war.
Wajidi Mouawad, born in 1968, is a famous Lebanese-Canadian playwright, actor, and director. He achieved international acclaim for his politically engaged works, particularly his play Incendies (2003), which was made into a film by Denis Villeneuve that was performed around the world and nominated for an Oscar. Mouawad’s work often explores themes such as family trauma, war, and betrayal of young people, reflecting deep human conflicts in times of conflict.
He graduated from Canada’s National School of Drama in 1991. Throughout his career, he has led major theaters, directed acclaimed productions, and written numerous plays, novels, and screenplays. His major works include “Littoral,” “Forests,” and “Victorias.”
He has received many awards for his contributions, including the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Chevalier of the French Order of Arts and Letters. Mouawad’s work continues to influence contemporary theater, blending poetic storytelling with deep social and political reflection.
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