Dancing
11 films
A Quiet Storm
dir. Benjamin Nicolas
dok2025
For 14-year-old Maïto, dance is more than a passion – it is a way of expressing emotions that he is not able to put into words. Raised in a home where the needs of his disabled sister were always at the forefront, he had to find his own way to draw attention to himself.
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Caliu: Nothing else, what else can I do? (Caliu: Nicidecum altceva, ce sa fac altceva?)
dir. Simona Constantin
dok2025
After the breakup of the Roma group Taraf de Haïdouks, violin virtuoso Gheorghe ‘Caliu’ Anghel is trying to return to his glory days with a new lineup and under a different banner, although his personality is not helping him. What unfolds is a full-blooded portrayal of a brilliant artist and a difficult man.
Read moreCasting
dir. Rafał Łysak
dok2024
‘I’m looking for a person who wants a film to be made about them,’ – said the casting notice for a documentary. Director Rafał Łysak explores the motivation of people who want their stories to be filmed. What is the reason for their desire to appear in front of the camera?
Read moreCosmic Balance
dir. Andrea Johnsen
dok2025
Reak is an Indonesian trance ritual. Its participants wish to connect with ancestral spirits and the energy of the Cosmos through music and ecstatic dance. The Javanese band Juarta Putra is currently preparing for its first overseas tour, which will begin at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark.
Read moreDance with Me, Dad (Zatańcz ze mną, tato)
dir. Małgorzata Goździk
dok2025
An adult daughter tries to get closer to her emotionally unavailable father. Their relationship reflects a broader conflict between two generations – the older one, unable to speak honestly about their feelings, and the younger one, which needs open dialogue.
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Fandango
dir. Remedios Málvarez Báez, Arturo Andújar
dok2024
The Andalusian province of Huelva is famous for nurturing its traditional music, sometimes despised and considered a plebeian version of flamenco. Nevertheless, fandango is a separate style, which is still alive among the locals.
Read moreHorde (Zgraja)
dir. Janina Księska
anim2024
A psychedelic parade of bizarre creatures is proceeding rhythmically towards a red tower in the middle of nowhere. Inside, a hypnotic party is in full swing, its tempo controlled by a mysterious figure at the top of the tower. Dance, frenzy and colourful chaos engulf everyone except for a certain little blue man.
Read moreMonk in Pieces
dir. Billy Shebar, David C Roberts
dok
She is an absolute artist whose vocal and performance work has never lent itself to easy classification. Meredith Monk’s music is said to come from another planet. The film is a collage of her extraordinary activities and personal reflections when confronted with the past and the inevitable passing of time.
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Sane Inside Insanity — The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror
dir. Andreas Zerr
dok2025
There are more phenomena than are dreamt of by pop culture scholars, such as the musical ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and in particular, its big screen incarnation. On the 50th anniversary of its premiere, this documentary tells the bravura story of the making of the film and its fan base.
Read moreSurfing Einstein
dir. Meritxell Campos Olivé
dok2024
One hundred years divide Albert Einstein’s prediction of the existence of gravitational waves and the experimental confirmation of these wrinkles of space-time. Scientists from research teams, together with Meritxell Campos Olivé, a director and choreographer, use dance to communicate frustrations and delights as well as failures and successes related to research work.
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The Prince (El Príncep)
dir. Alex Sardà
fab2024
Arthur is a dancer and his dance company is to stage an important performance. He is also the younger son of a wealthy businessman, whose risky decisions could affect the future and well-being of the whole family. On the eve of the highly anticipated premiere, Arthur is faced with a moral dilemma.
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