2016 | Portugal | Documentary

In the Darkness of the Theater I Take Off my Shoes

  • Portuguese English, French 104 mins
  • Director | Cláudia Varejão
  • Writer | Cláudia Varejão
  • Producer | Joao Matos

STATUS: Released

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The National Ballet of Portugal is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Day-to-day life here is demanding for the dancers, musicians, technicians and other staff. Over the course of a year, director Cláudia Varejão takes off her shoes to gain access to the stage. She films the discipline and virtuosity of the dancers, trying to understand with them what moves us, and why.

Discipline Virtuosity Backstage Ballet Intimacy
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