Holding the world in the palm of ones hand, becoming its master: Two cities, two empires have this vocation: Rome in the north and in the south Carthage. But two empires is one too many. And during 120 years it is a time of war!

From the Alps pass to the Orients desert, from battles hell to the delightfulness of Capoue, 2200 years later, the epopee of Hannibal finds its grace once more through five musicians, improvisators, shadows, projected pictures, a recital and a magical lantern. Written by Serge Desautels, the text is based on the life of the famous Cartages, his forceful struggle against Rome, his step on Italy, on an army of 40, 000 men and the famous elephants. The epopee of this hero keeps a great mystery and legend… that allows an open door to tales and dreams…