Synopsis
Little Movement is a short dance film in which six patients with Huntington's disease are portrayed in a dream-like space where time is suspended. An intimate choreography shows us their positive energy, zest for life and resilience in their vulnerable and fragile existence.
Little Movement is a short dance film in which six patients with Huntington's disease are portrayed in a dream-like space where time is suspended. An intimate choreography shows us their positive energy, zest for life and resilience in their vulnerable and fragile existence.
Full credits
- Section
- New Dutch
- Director
- Sergio Gridelli | Maaike van de Westeringh
- Choreographer
- Maaike van de Westeringh
- Production countries
- Netherlands
- Production year
- 2023
- Duration
- 8 minutes
- Producer
- Stichting Kudde
- Distribution
- Sergio Gridelli
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