Movies at the Festival
What is performing arts? And what is not? Is it dance, theatre, text or performance? Are movies performing arts? During work with the festival we have noticed the boundaries between different kinds of performing arts are not perfectly clear. Some of our invited artists are also involved in movie projects. This is why we decided to broaden the festival and also show you movies, documentaries and theatre movies.
CHOCOLAT
Bio Roy 20/8, 15:30
The life story of Rafael Padilla, a former slave in Cuba, who unexpectedly became a star clown in the Paris of the Belle Epoque. Discovered in a small country circus in the North of France by George Footit, a British clown and acrobat, he formed a successful duo with him, ‘Footit and Chocolat’. For two decades, and despite conflicts between the two artists, Footit as the authoritarian white clown and Chocolat as the Auguste Black drudge filled crowds with enthusiasm. But nothing lasts forever and the glory of Chocolat, despite his high ambitions, started to decline until his premature death in 1917. Written by Guy Bellinger.
Directed by: Roschdy Zem
Featuring: Omar Sy, James Thierrée, Noémie Lovsky and Frédéric Pierrot
Country: France
Language: English
Genre: Drama
Length: 110 min
Production year: 2016
GALLOPING MIND
Bio Roy, 26/8 15:00
Twin babies are separated at birth. The girl grows up in a middle class environment, her brother in a street gang. Twelve years later, their paths cross again and they discover their common destiny, imposed upon them by the adults. It is the beginning of an exciting journey to the discovery of their roots and their independence, but neither of them is able to escape the past…
Director: Wim Vandekeybus
Country: Belgium
Language: English, Hungarian and French
Subtitle: English
Genre: Drama
Length: 120 minuter
Production year: 2015
Sweden premiere, Q & A with Wim Vandekeybus after the movie, 17:00-17:20.
HEART OF A DOG
Bio Roy 23/8 15:30
Renowned multidisciplinary artist Laurie Anderson returns with this lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.
By and with: Laurie Anderson
Country: France, USA
Language: English
Subtitle: English
Genre: Documentary and animation
Length: 75 min
Age limit: From 15 years
Production year: 2015
Dogs are allowed
MARTHA & NIKI
Bio Roy 21/8 14:00
In 2010 Martha Nabwire and Niki Tsappos took part in the biggest International Street Dance Competition, Juste Debout in Paris. It was the first time ever two women became World Champions in Hip Hop dance. This film depicts their love of dance, their love to each other and their search for the right path in life. When going for what you want means sacrificing, their friendship is put to the test.
Director: Tora Mkandawire Mårtens
With: Martha Nabwire and Niki Tsappos
Country: Sweden
Language: English and Swedish
Subtitle: Swedish
Genre: Dokumentary
Length: 90 min
Production year: 2015
MR. GAGA
Bio Roy 27/8 16:15
Enter the world of Ohad Naharin, renowned choreographer and artistic director of the Batsheva Dance Company. “Mr. Gaga”, eight years in the making, captures the elusive beauty of contemporary dance and immerses the audience in the creative process behind Batsheva’s unique performances. Using intimate rehearsal footage, extensive unseen archive materials and stunning dance sequences, acclaimed director Tomer Heymann (“Paper Dolls”, “I shot my Love”) tells the fascinating story of an artistic genius who redefined the language of modern dance. Winner of Stefan Jarl International Documentary Award at Tempo Documentary Festival 2016.
Directed by: Tomer Heymann
Featuring: Ohad Naharin
Country: Israel
Language: English, Hebrew
Subtitle: Swedish
Genre: Documentary
Length: 100 min
Production year: 2015
Gothenburg premiere
