Solo Performing Arts
Isadora's Children
Cine-Teatro Garrett, Sala Principal (Main Room)
Synopsis
After the death of her two sons in April 1913, the renowned dancer Isadora Duncan created a farewell solo entitled "Mother" in which, in a moment of extreme tenderness, a woman cradles her son for the last time before letting him go. A century later, four women with different pasts, identities and ages encounter this heartbreaking dance. Divided into three parts, Les Enfants d'Isadora is an ode to love and the appreciation of beauty.
A partnership with Cineclube Octopus.
Biography
Damien Manivel began his artistic career as a contemporary dancer before turning to filmmaking. After studying at the Le Fresnoy center, he made several award-winning short films, including La Dame au chienwinner of the Jean Vigo Prize in 2010, and Un dimanche matinselected in 2012 for the Semaine de la Critique in Cannes. He made his feature film debut with Un jeune poètein 2015, which was presented at several international festivals, earning a special mention at the Locarno festival. His most recent film, Les Enfants d’Isadorabrought Manivel the best director award at the Locarno festival and an honorable mention at the San Sebastián festival. This is his first film about dance, showing his interdisciplinary perspective between the different arts.
Cineclube Octopus is Poveira's cultural association dedicated to promoting the best cinema, the most renowned directors and the cultural values of history and cinematographic art as important contributions to the formation of individuals, both in terms of their emotional impact and their promotion of knowledge.
Artistic and technical sheet
Director Damien Manivel
Cast Agathe Bonitzer, Manon Carpentier, Marika Rizzi and Elsa Wolliaston
Argument Damien Manivel and Julien Dieudonné
Photography director Noé Bach
Production Martin Bertier, Damien Manivel, MLD films production, JeonJu Cinema Project, Arte/Cofinova 15
Distribution Leopardo Filmes
Duration 85 minutes ● 12+
