German Premiere
short film

Then Comes the Body

Jacob Krupnick / Nigeria, United States / 2023 / 14 min

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Daniel Ajala, a self-taught ballet dancer, discovers the European dance form in the American movie SAVE THE LAST DANCE. With no ballet schools in Nigeria, he opens Leap of Dance Academy in his front yard: humble, rigorous, and free to anyone with dedication. Then in 2020 — while the pandemic rages around the world — Ajala uploads a video of his students dancing on cement in the rain. The feel-good video goes viral, putting this unlikely dance school on the map. With the attention comes new opportunities for the students — but in the sandy streets of Ajangbadi, nothing comes easily. As top students compete for international scholarships and begin to leave home, Ajala realizes the best thing he can do is be a bridge for the next generation.

Tickets

D'Lounge
18.07.
18:00 Uhr
Kater Blau

Credits

Year 2023
Production Countries Nigeria, United States
Runtime 14 Min.
FSK Not rated
Language English
Subtitle English
Premiere Status German Premiere
Director Jacob Krupnick
Producers Jacob Krupnick, Aleje Damilola
Cinematography Soren Nielsen
Editing Esteban Pedraza
Sounddesign Martin Velez

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Tickets

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