Breathless Puppets

Forced apart in childhood by the expectations of their cultures and the disapproval of their fathers, two men with a passion for dance reconnect through the tragedy of the pandemic. Choreographed by Akram Khan and directed by Naaman Azhari, this powerful short film uses rotoscope animation, created by hand-drawing over live action footage.

Performers: Akram Khan, Hannes Langolf, Ashton Hall, Robbie Ordona, Surenee Somchit, Céline Gaubert, Graham Cutting, Mark Noble, Vincenzo Lamagna
Co-creator and choreographer: Akram Khan
Co-creator, writer, director and animator: Naaman Azhari
Composer: Vincenzo Lamagna
Co-choreographer: Hannes Langolf
Rehearsal director: Mavin Khoo
Assistant Animator: Aisheshek Magauina
Stage Manager: Surenee Somchit
Sound Recordist: Kelsey Rushworth
Literary Consultant: Olivia Sudjic

Commissioned by Sadler’s Wells, Manchester International Festival, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Théâtre du Châtelet and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Produced by Manchester International Festival. Breathless Puppets is part of the Postcards From Now series commissioned by Manchester International Festival, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Théâtre du Châtelet and Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.

Duration: 17 Minuten

for free

Language note: with some English, understandable even without language skills