The short combines dance, music and poetry. It’s divided into four acts,corresponding to the four verses of William Henley’s poem INVICTUS,published in 1875 and cited as an inspiration by Nelson Mandela duringhis years in prison. The poet was himself condemned to the amputationof one of his legs. Throughout the film, the viewers watch Bago dancingwhile confessing the emotions he went through after the accidentoccurred. We hear him doubting his future as a dancer, torturing himselfwith second thoughts, but also finding a way to overcome these fears andbecome a better and stronger version of himself.
31 official selections and 5 awards :
Florence Film Awards, ITALY
WINNER 🏆« Best inspirational Film"
Golden Bridge Istanbul Short Film Festival, TURKEY
WINNER 🏆 « Best Female Director »
Golden Short Film Festival, ROMA
WINNER 🏆 « Best Cinematography »
Luminous Frames, DENMARK
WINNER 🏆 « Best Cinematography » and 🏆« Best Sound Design »
New Born Short Film, BERLIN
WINNER 🏆 « Documentary Short Film »
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OFFICIAL SELECTIONS :
Blast Off, LA
Brooklyn Film Festival, NYC
Chelsea Film Festival, NYC
Courage Film Destival, BERLIN
Dancinema, WASHINGTON
Experimental and Fashion Film Festival, LA
First Time Filmaker Sessions, Pinewood Studios, UK
Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival, PROVIDENCE, USA
Hollywood Gold Awards, LA
International Film Festival Manhattan, NYC
International Narrative Short Film Festival, QUEBEC
In Shadow Screendance Film Festival, LISBON
London Director Awards, UK
Midnight Film Festival, NYC
New York Movie Awards, NYC
New York Super Shorts Film Festival, NYC
Oakville Film Festival, USA
Oniros Film Awards, NYC
Paris Films Awards, FRANCE
San Diego International Film Festival, USA
Screen Dance International, DETROIT, USA
Screen Dance Festival, STOCKHOLM
Stockholm City Film Festival, STOCKHOLM
Style, Experimental, Fashion Film festival, LA, USA
The Lift Off Sessions, UK
Venice Shorts, LA, USA