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Dance on Camera Festival & SymposiumJanuary 2 – 6, 11 and 18-19, 2008Admission: $11 adults, $7 students and FSLC members and seniors Walter Reade Theatre West 65th Street, plaza level (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue) 212-875-5600 filmlinc.com/wrt/onsale/doc08 Tender rhythms and captivating movements come together on screen as the Dance on Camera Festival 2008 celebrates a film form that John Rockwell declared a “new kind of magic.” This year’s festival –– the 12th year of collaboration between the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Dance Films Association (DFA) and the festival’s 36th as an internationally touring event –– highlights the rich co-mingling of styles that bring the diverse art forms of dance, film, animation and music vibrantly together. Two Canadian documentaries explore remote environments as an inspiration for contemporary dance, while three films by Pierre Coulibeuf create unique experimental narratives with a visual mastery that challenges the imagination and invites interpretation. Finally, short filmmakers ranging from well-known American artist Kathy Rose to Danish newcomer Lene Boel take pride of place, as their varied and original spins on imaginary worlds complete one of the festival’s most exciting and expressive years. From Russian ballet to B-Boys from Texas, from documentary to animation, this year’s festival is a rich cornucopia of movement & cinematic styles. The line-up includes the inventive worlds created by Jacques Tati, Pascal Magnin & Pierre Coulibeuf; inspiring documentaries about dance luminaries such as Jock Soto, Pina Bausch & Felia Doubrovska, insider exposés of B-Boys Josh Ayers, Omar Davila & Romeo Navarro as well as film critic Armond White's tantalizing take on pop video artists. Select shows shown below for more information on the festival, please visit filmlinc.com/wrt/onsale/doc08 Urban Dance, Part 2: B-Boys On Screen (106m) La Vie est Belle (France, 2004, 4m) directed by Tristan Duhamel A graffiti character painted by Jérôme Mesnager dances and runs on the walls of Paris, as animated by Tristan Duhamel. screening with Inside the Circle (United States, 2007, 102m) directed by Marcy Garriott Capturing the raw power of a grassroots hip-hop movement in Texas, Inside the Circle tells the story of two talented b-boys, Josh and Omar, former best friends who become rivals when they join competing dance crews. Omar rises to international renown, while Josh tangles with the law. The “B-Boy City” competitive events thrown by visionary street dancer Romeo Navarro serve as emotional milestones in the boys’ journey to adulthood. As Romeo aptly observes: “If you can hold yourself down in battle, you can hold yourself down in life.” Introduced by the director. B-Boys Josh Ayers, Omar Davila and Romeo Navarro will join her for the Q&A on Jan. 6 & 11. Pop Video Artists and Hollywood Influence (United States, 90m) directed by Armond White Dance on Camera presents film critic/programmer Armond White and his new look at how pop video artists preserve the dance tradition while creating new ways of moving, grooving and art-making. Through clips and commentary, this program traces dance back to the future –– from soundstage to the street, including the era-defining movements of Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, Madonna and others. White surveys how Hollywood musical choreographers inspired new generations of disciplined and eye-dazzling pop dance and shows how these artists use dance for powerful personal expression. Underground Dance Masters: Final History of a Forgotten Era (United States, 2007, 144m) directed by Thomas Guzman-Sanchez A tour de force exploration of the origin, evolution, history and the creators of the Urban Dance examples of Boogaloo, locking, Popping, Roboting, Rocking and B-boying, a previously unknown part of American Pop history. Introduced by the director. Water Flowing Together (United States, 2007, 77m) directed by Gwendolen Cates Water Flowing Together is an intimate and compelling portrait of New York City Ballet principal Jock Soto, one of the most celebrated and influential ballet dancers of our time. The film sheds light on his Navajo Indian and Puerto Rican roots, as well as his sexuality. Jock retired from New York City Ballet after a 24-year career of outstanding performances and memorable partnerships with Heather Watts and Wendy Whelan. Introduced by the director, with a Q&A with Jock Soto following the screenings. This award-winning film will be shown nationally on April 8 on PBS. |
