GundR is the story of brotherhood – a relationship as extreme, incomprehensible, pure and irreplaceable, as conquering the highest peaks in the world. No limit, for life and death.

GundR is a production about passion for mountaineering, perseverance and humility, overcoming one's limits, and the immense power of mountains. About unfettered, infinite freedom and about head in the clouds. About the seconds when our fate is irreversibly decided.

The project is inspired by the ascent of Günther and Reinhold Messner to the Himalayan peak of Nanga Parbat by the Rupal Wal,l and subsequent death of Günther – the younger of the brothers. It is also a statement of the power of the media, through which Reinhold raised funds for his other expeditions, and popularity for himself and mountaineering. At the same time, however, he was criticised by the media and accused of his brother's death.

Is it harder to survive in extreme conditions, resist media pressure or cope with the loss of a brother?

The performance is dedicated to climbers who have not returned from their expeditions.

Wariot Ideal have been, since 2009, a significant player on the Czech alternative scene. The creative group has a steady core: the mime Vojta Šveda, sound magician and composer Jan Kalivoda, lighting and set designer Ján Dörner, and producer Milena Dörnerová. Together, they focus not only on improvised programmes and movement, pantomime and physical theatre, but also on feature drama performances for adults and children. In the period of 2019–2021, they are a residential ensemble of the theatre Alfred ve dvoře in Prague

Authors: Jan Kalivoda, Vojta Švejda, Jan Dörner, Milena Fabiánová, David Šmitmajer, Jiří Rouš, Kryštof Pešek, Stephanié N'Duhirahe

Project supported by: Czech Ministry of Culture, The Prague City Council, Czech Arts Council, MOTUS, z.s., Alfred ve dvoře theatre production.

Running time: 85 min + 25 min interval