Otherworldly: Dancing in the Deep

Otherworldly: Dancing in the Deep

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Overview

Synopsis

Otherworldly follows dancer Gabriel Forestieri in his practice of underwater dance in the crystal waters off the coast of Sicily. The physical constraints in these unfamiliar, challenging conditions necessitates a mindful, calm state that is in connection with the elements and the sensations of the body, allowing for a whole new form of dance to be learned and explored.

Stage
finished
Running time
15 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Juliette Films
Country
United States
Years of Production
2022-2024
Locations
Sicily, Italy

Distribution Details

Release year
2024
Festivals
San Francisco Dance Film Festival, Boston Globe Docs Film Festival, Maine Outdoor Film Festival, Artists in Motion Film Festival
Awards
Audience Choice Award - Artists in Motion Film Festival
Distribution
Premiered at the San Francisco Dance Film Festival
Language
English

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