programme one: Thursday 16 October 18:00
EINMIN
Marianna Mørkøre, Rannvá Káradóttir
Faroe Islands
Set in the aftermath of a party, EINMIN evolves around the solitary dancer, dressed in vibrant reds, as she navigates a deserted space. The camera traces her fluid, dynamic movements which are imbued with a subtle joy, while the atmospheric soundscape heightens the sense of the dancer's presence. Filmed in one continuous take, EINMIN is given a raw immediate quality, allowing the audience to fully engage with the dancer's physical and emotional experience.
Endgame
Laurens Neels
Netherlands
Endgame explores the slow unraveling of a relationship through intimate, improvisational choreography. Two dancers move between passion and conflict, leaving unresolved tensions in their wake. As the cycle repeats, emerging obstacles turn their dance into a struggle to sustain.
In the dusk, I hear what I close my eyes from
Iida Nikander
Finland
In the dusk of the Stansvik forest, the body becomes an intermediary —a tool— between nature and destruction. It is a sleepy, exhausted embodiment of contradiction, caught in the midst of surrounding affects.
Stansvik is located in the city of Helsinki, Finland. The forest is one of the oldest forests in Helsinki. Despite its significant environmental value and deep importance to the people of Helsinki, the city council plans to build housing in the area.
The Joy and Sorrow of Time
Sara Jordan
Denmark
The future is a delicate dance of possibilities, where every choice and every moment shapes the path ahead. The fragility of what’s next reminds us to handle it with care—to nurture our dreams and aspirations, and to believe in the limitless potential of tomorrow. Time is a valuable currency.
TOCK
Katie Honan
Ireland
A new short movement film, and manipulation of the ticking clock.
Over the years, Irish women have been at war with their bodies, because of the shame which was forced deep beneath our skin. TOCK showcases one of Ireland’s most iconic locations — a GAA sports ground, and at its centre a female body with modern freedom, but a ticking clock still looms.
Dove Stone
Raine Roberts
United States
Dove Stone is an experimental documentary/dance film juxtaposing the erosive tendencies of human behavior and the nature of our environment. Color portion shot on location at Fort Tilden beach in Far Rockaway, New York; Black and White portion shot in studio.
The Ends
Cailin Manning, Nojus SetKauskas
United Kingdom
In this exploration of movement, memory, and architecture, The Ends sheds light on the often-overlooked histories of London’s at-risk council estates, celebrating the vibrant artistry and rich narratives of their underrepresented communities as they strive to archive and represent their unique identities.
In the Same Boat
Mervi Junkkonen, Mia Malviniemi
Finland
A film about the limits of the body and the boundless mind. With the help of a dancer, one of Rauno's childhood memories comes to life through dance and movement. It’s a journey of misadventures and his father's new national cursing record.
