Hak (revenge)
“Hak (revenge)” project explores the complex history and social dynamics of the Burrnesha, socially recognized female-to-male cross-dressers from Albania and Kosovo. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the project engages the Burrnesha community through participatory methods, with Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” serving as a poetic framework for dialogue and exploration. Genny Petrotta’s early fascination with the Burrnesha was sparked by discovering their role in the Kanun, a customary code that governs traditional Albanian norms.
As part of her identity research, she aims to reimagine “Hamlet” through their experiences, intertwining Shakespeare’s narrative with the personal stories of the Burrnesha, which are often misrepresented by Western media.