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Films presented in
2006 - MIFF 2006
Art Vision coordinated
the third Dance with the Camera, a special package of Films on Dance, as
part of the Mumbai International Film Festival which was held at Mumbai
from the 3rd to the 9th of
February 2006. The following films were shown:
River woman,
Australia, 2005, 13 min.
Director: Michelle Mahrer
Choreographer: Bernadette Walang
Producer: In Motion Pictures
Synopsis: An evocative dance film devised for television inspired
by the rainbow serpent mythology, featuring a unique collaboration
between Australian choreographer Bernadette Walang of indigenous
background and award winning dance film maker Michelle Mahrer.
About the Director: Michelle Mahrer is one of Australian leading
dance filmmakers. She specializes in films about dance and music, which
include documentaries and dance films choreographed specifically for the
camera. She is a graduate from the Australian Film and TV School and
after leaving in New York for 8 years she has returned back to Australia
where she has directed several award winning dance films.
And Miles to Flow,
India, 1998, 47 min
Director: Shantarate Misra
Producer: Shantarate Misra
Synopsis: The film is about dance-theatre forms of Asia- forms
like Kathakali of India, Noh and Kabuki of Japan and the Chinese Opera.
which independently evolved their own theatrical languages although
maintaining striking similarities.
About the Director: A trained dancer in Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam
and Kathakali, Shantarate Misra has scripted and produced various art
documentaries for TV besides having researched, scripted, directed and
produced ‘And Miles to Flow’ on the Asian Dance Theatre forms.
Homebody,
Australia, 2005, 7 min.
Producer, Director, Choreographer: Paul Zivkovich
Synopsis: Homebody
I created this piece of film while suffering from insomnia
In a state of insomnia
A nocturnal feeling
These two things fell into sleep together
I miss dreaming
Homebody
About the Director: Born in Canberra, Paul began dancing in 1999
under the direction of Ruth Osborne. He has been commissioned to
choreograph several works for the Australian Choreographic Center.
Double Take,
United Kingdom, 2005, 37 min.
Director: Lea Anderson
Producer: The Cholmondeleys and The Feutherstonehaughs
Synopsis: Double Take is a selection of short, witty gems taken
from past Featherstoneshaughs’ repertoire and performed cabaret-style by
an all-female cast accompanied by the band Bog Standards. This 2005
version, reworked for film, plays with the illusory nature of time and
reveals how an empty space is filled.
About the Director: Founder and artistic director of The
Cholmondoleyes, Lea Anderson has choreographed over 100 original works
for the company. In addition Lea has been at the forefront of promoting
and producing dance for both the small and large screens. She has been
commissioned short films also by BBC and Art Councils.
Tango Octogenario,
USA, 2003, 7 min.
Director: David Licata
Choreographer: Nancy Turano
Producer: Tom Razzano
Synopsis: It is a short narrative film about an elderly couple’s
unique way of reconnecting to each other
About the Director: David Licata is a writer and Film maker with
various television and short films to his credit. He lives and works in
the island of MANHATTAN.
Lapinthrope,
Canada, 2005, 30 min
Director and Producer: Alec Kinnear
Choreographer:: Kathleen Rea
Synopsis: The film tells the story of a girl taken in as a
foundling by wild rabbits. As she comes of age she must return to
humankind in the city where she faces the pain and troubles of being
different in a conformist world.
About the Director: Honours: Bachelor of Arts Trinity College.
Film apprenticeship in advertising and music videos. Produced critically
acclaimed documentaries for Radio Canada. Wrote about dance for many
years.
The cost of living,
United Kingdom, 2004, 34 min
Director: Llyod Newson
Producer: DV8 Films
Synopsis: David and Eddie are street performers struggling to get
by in a seaside town. The Cost of Living follows them as they work,
argue and romance. Their story is told through dance and dialogue.
About the Director: As the Artistic Director of DV8 Physical
Theatre since 1986 Llyod Newson has had a dynamic impact on contemporary
dance by challenging the traditional aesthetics and forms. He has
created 14 works for stage receiving major British and International
awards. The Cost of Living is DV8’ fourth film.
Dance without Drugs,
Why not now, Italy,3 min.
Director and Producer: Hans Camille Vancol
Synopsis: Coming from a past of drug, drift and foggy visions the
author expresses through the film the realisation that it is only trough
movement that his body and soul are able to acquire total freedom.
About the Director: Born in Haiti with a dual Canadian/Italian
citizenship, Hans Camille Vancol was a former principal dancer in
Montreal, Geneve and Venice. After studying video and film direction, he
started devising digital dance projects for the screen. He owns and
directs a dance school in Verona where he works and lives.
Sharira India,
30 min
Director: Ein Lall
Producer: PSBT
Synopsis: Sharira draws on three major choreographed works
produced by renown dancer -horeogrpher Chandralekha over the last 10
years, Shree in 1992, Raga in 1998 and Sharira in 2002. The film
demonstrates how consistensely she has worked towards challenging the
Victorian mores that led to the compartmentalization of the human
psyche-driving the body from the mind, feeling from thought, sensuality
and sexuality from spirituality.
Films presented in
- MIFF 2004
Following the success
of the first package of films on dance presented during MIFF 2002 Art
Vision proposed a new series of 'Dance with the camera' films during
MIFF 2004. Organised by Films Division, The Mumbai International Film
Festival was held in Mumbai from the 3rd to the 8th of February 2004.
The following dance films were screened:
E-MOTIONS (Switzerland
2000, dur: 13'13") utilises the technique of computerised animation.
Here the body of the dancer interacts with letters of the alphabet
inventing its own language.
GHOSTLIGHT (U.S.A,
2003, dur: 80') is a tribute to the legendary American dancer,
choreographer and 20th century icon Martha Graham (played in the film by
the male actor Richard Move).
IF NOT, WHY NOT (France,
2003 dur:26') is an example of choreography composed for the camera;
filmed in a contemporary setting, the dance is inspired by the classical
Indian dance form Kathak.
BLACK SPRING (France,
2003, dur: 26') has been selected for the unconventional way in which
the movements of African dance are portrayed through the camera.
JOHN'S SHOES and NO
CONFLICT (Israel, 2002,
dur: 12') are the products of a spontaneous dialogue between the dancer
and the camera. They are an example of 'improvideo' or innovative and
original approach, integrating dance and video in a distinct and
authentic way.
MAYA VISMAYA (India,
2001, dur. 60') is a video note on the work and life of contemporary
actress-dancer Maya Rao interspersed with excerpts from her productions
and aspects of daily life.
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