October 11, 2025 "Contact Dance Film Fest"

VIRTUAL SCREENING a screening of short dance films. Opens Saturday Oct 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm (EDT)

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Screening IN-PERSON and ONLINE as part of the Saturday October 11, 7:00 pm Screening of short dance films that is part of the "Falling Into Autumn" Toronto weekend dance jam.


Description:

Dirt field, the starting point. The raw clash between the players scratches the ground, raises dust, leaves their marks on the earth. On the moving screen, they walk and intersect. The time of the match has arrived, a place of affection and rivalry. Two bodies in a fleeing city. Something erupts in samba when feet and kicks strike a match. Imperfect match that remains in play: gaze, touch. Is there space for it off the field? Narrow curve that intertwines and dominates. Departing to arrive, a trait of virile manhood, the match is farewell, shatters, separates and connects.


Year of exhibition: 2021, Brazil


Direction and script - Samuel Samways


Cinematography and editing - Glaydson Oliveira (Índio)


Dancers - Leonardo Borges; Samuel Samways


Original soundtrack - Manu Ranilla 


This video was made during pandemics with funds from the Aldir Blanc Emergency Law - Notice n.14/2020

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    5:30
  • Country
    Brazil
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