Dance meets film
Art leaves you with something to think about, and the Black Box is the best place to process what you’ve witnessed and learn a thing or two about the art, the artist, and yourself.
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Daily TribuneArt leaves you with something to think about, and the Black Box is the best place to process what you’ve witnessed and learn a thing or two about the art, the artist, and yourself.
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Keeping with tradition of its past editions, Fifth Wall boasts of a diverse lineup of dance films from local and international filmmakers. | Photograph courtesy of Yoshiyuki Sakai
Fifth Wall Fest, the Philippines' first international festival for dance film, returns with Edition 4 and a fresh perspective. Building on the success of last year's shift from an online festival to a dynamic hybrid experience, Fifth Wall now embarks on an even broader journey.
Evolving from a platform solely dedicated to dance films, it opens its doors to embrace the diversity of all dance forms. Edition IV marks Fifth Wall's determined stride towards bridging gaps between creative disciplines and allowing audiences to engage with dance in non-traditional everyday spaces. Happening from 5 to 15 October, experience Fifth Wall Fest in SM Megamall, Archivo 1984, J Studio, Apotheka, Kino, 1F Projects and www.fifthwall.ph.
The festival opens at SM Megamall with a special IMAX 3D screening of Pina (2011), a dance documentary directed by Wim Wenders. It revolves around capturing the talent and ingenuity of the late pioneer of German dance theater Pina Bausch.
With this being open to the public and free-of-charge, all kinds of audiences can look forward to a mesmerizing experience as dancers of Wuppertal Tanztheater grace the big screen, expressing the commonality we all share: Life. This event is supported by the Goethe-Institut Manila, and in partnership with SM Cinemas.
Keeping with tradition of its past editions, Fifth Wall boasts of a diverse lineup of dance films from local and international filmmakers. Cinematic gems to watch out for include: Romance (2023) by Samatha Shay who is a Fulbright scholar that worked with Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, Urban Genesis (2023) by Fu Le is this year's competition winner, A Strange Loop (2022) featuring the musical score of Filipino violinist Alfonso "Coke" Bolipata, and the list goes on.
Films will be screened in both large and small capacity theaters across Metro Manila. Select films will also be accessible for home viewing through their digital platform.
In conjunction with the films is the Black Box: Fifth Wall Fest's very own space for engagement and education. Transcending the traditional notion of a four-walled performance space, this platform opens dialogues for movement to all kinds of speakers, movers, and listeners. Art leaves you with something to think about, and the Black Box is the best place to process what you've witnessed and learn a thing or two about the art, the artist, and yourself.
