The Need to dance
2014 · 58 min
A portrait of Belgian-Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, one of the most successful dance artists of our time. The documentary follows him as he travels across Europe, showing him creating and performing in a wide range of dance styles. In an inner monologue, Cherkaoui speaks about the roots of his unstoppable drive to work. Growing up between two cultures remains a rich source of inspiration for the dance pieces he creates.
Credits
Screenplay, production and direction · Petra and Peter Lataster-Czisch
Editing · Mario Steenbergen
Camera · Peter Lataster
Sound · Gertjan Miedema
Sound design · Hugo Dijkstal
Broadcaster · NTR
Producer · De Familie
