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