Hierig-Heutig

Switzerland, January 2009
FILM, Experimental, 7 min.

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directed by
Anka Schmid
Written by
Anka Schmid
Status
In distribution

A dance film portraying a contemporary interpretation of a traditional folk dance. Two young lovers dance a pantomimic version of “Scenes of a marriage” to the vibrating, avant-garde pop music by Boris Blank (Yello), wearing traditional costumes from Appenzell. Using experimental montage with multiple images, the various scenes span their relationship: from their initial acquaintance to bantering, quarrelling and making up with a kiss. They appear as a silhouette dancing on a red stage and are then seen in front of a black background or urban walls filled with graffiti. The folkloric setting is omitted, and the couple thus becomes symbolic figures: in essence, a man and woman in a round dance of love.

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World Premiere
January 2009
Original Version
Without dialogue,  colour, Digi Beta, 7 min.
ISAN
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Production
Mano Film
Producer
Anka Schmid
directed by
Anka Schmid
Written by
Anka Schmid
Cinemato­graphy
Patrick Lindenmaier
Editing
Marina Wernli
Sound Design
Boris Blank
Music
Boris Blank
Location Sound Mix
Boris Blank
Compositing
Marina Wernli
Lighting Design
André Pinkus, Patrik Rimann

Cast

Andreas Fuster as Tanz
Kathrin Dobler as Tanz

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World Rights
Mano Film

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Switzerland
Mano Film Distribution

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