The Banality of Love

A contemporary drama in 1 act

The play tells the story of the unplatonic love between two of the 20th century’s most significant philosophers, Hannah Arendt and Martin Heidegger. It is at once a fascinating and disturbing tale. Their secret romance lasted for four years; afterward, they had no contact for 17 years, and then, for more than 25 years, their public friendship was known to all.

Author - Savyon Liebrecht
Director – Mamuka Tsereteli
Set Designer – Nutsa Chkonia
Musical Arrangement – Bezhan Amiranashvili
Technical Director – Gvantsa Bitsadze

The Cast:

Hannah Arendt – Lili Khuriti
Martin Heidegger – Andrea Vachridze
Young Hannah (Student) – Masho Tvalabeishvili
Mendelssohn / Michael Ben Shaked – Vato Sanikidze

The production was staged with the financial support of Tbilisi City Hall

Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes
First Perfrormance: 17 September 2025