"Better to wake up, you fool." This is incredible. A magnificent 10-min short film is available online called Inside The Blind Iris, directed by Brazilian filmmaker Douglas Bernardt. Filmed in the UK, this features choreography and art direction by famed dancer Botis Seva, along with mesmerizing cinematography by Dp Harry Wheeler. "Inside The Blind Iris is an experimental cinematic dance film exploring oppression and the absence of belonging. Set in the main character’s confused state of mind, dancers appear as haunting spirits and memories, as he journeys in search of his own self." It's a visual experience that combines dance and cinematography and music to explore themes of oppression and dominance and autonomy. Featuring music by composed Torben Lars Sylvest. The light & shadows dance scenes that kick in at ~4:30 in this video are phenomenal, visually astounding and kinetic. The ending with the whale is also rad - an...
- 7/14/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Come From Away, Company and The Inheritance were the big winners at the 2019 Olivier Awards, taking home four awards each at a ceremony held in London’s Royal Albert Hall tonight and hosted by Jason Manford.
The Laurence Olivier Awards are presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognize excellence in professional theatre in the city. The awards are given to those involved in West End productions and other leading non-commercial theatres based in London and cover plays, musicals, dance, opera and affiliate theatre.
Come From Away won Best New Musical, as well as Outstanding Achievement in Music, Best Theatre Choreographer (Kelly Devine) and the Royal Albert Hall Award For Best Sound Design (Gareth Owen).
Jonathan Bailey picked up his first Olivier Award, winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his portrayal of Jamie in Company. Company also won Best Musical Revival, the Blue-i...
The Laurence Olivier Awards are presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognize excellence in professional theatre in the city. The awards are given to those involved in West End productions and other leading non-commercial theatres based in London and cover plays, musicals, dance, opera and affiliate theatre.
Come From Away won Best New Musical, as well as Outstanding Achievement in Music, Best Theatre Choreographer (Kelly Devine) and the Royal Albert Hall Award For Best Sound Design (Gareth Owen).
Jonathan Bailey picked up his first Olivier Award, winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his portrayal of Jamie in Company. Company also won Best Musical Revival, the Blue-i...
- 4/7/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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