Heartache

Heartache

San Francisco Dance Film Festival

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Set in a derelict theater, “Heartache” deploys tensely expressive movement in a darkly playful take on the dynamics of seeing and being seen.

At once kitschy and confrontational, the dancers move with deadpan gazes through tight trios with razor-sharp precision and evocative gestures. Glimpses of private moments and vivid bodily imagery highlight the tension between the individual and society.

This short film was part of a past San Francisco Dance Film Festival season. Tune in this October to see select films from the 2024 festival.

Cast & Crew

(Director), (Director), (Choreographer), Andoni García, Marc López, Álvaro Pérez

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