October 11 to 13 2024 "Falling Into Autumn" Weekend Dance Jam & "Contact Dance Film Fest"

VIRTUAL SCREENING a screening of short dance films. Opens Saturday Oct 12, 1:30 pm (EDT)

Expired November 12, 2024 6:30 PM
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"Deliverance" is screening in the Saturday 12, 2024 1:30 pm Program

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Description:

Deliverance" is a short dance video that unfolds against the backdrop of a serene beach as the sun dips below the horizon. The story revolves around a couple entangled in tension and discord, using the powerful language of contact dance to express their emotions. As the dance begins, the couple moves gracefully yet with an underlying tension, conveying the complexities of their relationship. The choreography reflects the ebb and flow of emotions, mirroring the changing colors of the twilight sky. The declining sun acts as a metaphor for the waning connection between the two dancers. Through intricate movements and intimate contact, they explore the depths of their discord, creating a visually stunning and emotionally charged performance. Towards the end, the woman rises above the man, symbolizing her strength and resilience. As she stands tall, she begins to remove symbolic knives that represent the emotional wounds inflicted on her body.


Credits:


Director Biography - Blas Payri

Blas Payri is a sound and video artist, and has created numerous screendance works and video-art pieces.

He is a professor of Audiovisual Communication and Digital Postproduction at Universitat Politècnica de València


Lorenza Di Calogero

Key Cast


Rafel Arnal

Key Cast


Blas Payri

Music

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    2:56
  • Country
    Spain