"Pour la vie" is a theatrical production by Théâtre à Bout Portant set in the cosy living room of Mme Ellefsen, an elderly woman whose daily life — both comic and deeply human — unfolds alongside glimpses of her once-vibrant past. The piece uses a rich array of theatrical devices and clever props to carry the audience through a touching journey in time.
The portrait that emerges is both intimate and surprising: a woman at the threshold of a major life upheaval, whose story is at once funny, heartbreaking, and urgently relevant. The production is described as a heartfelt ode to life, wisdom, and womanhood.