Dance on Film: BBC Introducing Arts

Tabaki(en)

Bahman Kiarostami's charming documentary about mourners-for-hire who are called upon to attend funerals in Iran. With an understated, lighthearted style, Tabaki provides a fascinating view of a peculiar occupation within this religious culture, offering, in the process, an insightful portrait of the society as a whole.

Not Me(en)

Based on true events, a vulnerable 21 year old food runner (Ashton), finds himself trapped in a compromising situation due to his commitment to provide a rich hotel guest (Steve) with excellent service. Ashton remains dedicated and focused on doing the best job possible, in spite of Steve's attempts to lure him into something he does not want to do.

Martha(en)

Documentary of Daniel Schubert's grandmother, Martha Katz, a Holocaust survivor.

A Gift for and from the Shallows(en)

After waking up alone by a backwoods lake next to a ring buried in the shore line, business man Jeff Sinclair is faced with not knowing what he did the night before or the story of whose ring he took.

FOXBODY(en)

Actor Cameron Monaghan makes his directorial debut with the short film Foxbody, a stylized thriller that embraces the dark aesthetics of neo-noir.

Montsouris Park(fr)

On a beautiful autumn day, in Montsouris Park in Paris, Jacques and Nathan are looking for interesting people to shoot their documentary. They chance upon Pierre and Martin, two odd dodos about to have an unusual experience.

Sauna Day(et)

Sauna Day invites you into the world of Southern Estonian men who go to the dark-intimate space of a smoke sauna after a hard day's work. Beneath their tough exteriors lies a desire for connection, veiled in secrecy.

Motorcycle(pl)

Raised by an overprotective mother and having recently moved from the city, 17 year old Wojtek tries to fit in by taking part in a local motorcycle competition.

Cats Don't Dance(en)

An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.

Market People(sh)

A carnival is in town. Workers start to build the stalls and tents. Players practice their act. Roma, peasants and grifters put up their own boots. After they pay taxes to local officials, they get a muddy ground for their stalls.

Shearing Animation(xx)

An abstract animated film inspired by the work of jazz musician Chico Hamilton.

Dinkytown Green(en)

Amy is a depressed college student who hasn't left her apartment in days. Once she does leave her apartment, she half-heartedly confronts the absolute stasis and isolation she is experiencing.

Live(en)

Two roomates become acquainted during a game of chess.

Toy Boys(en)

Four families embark on the ever-crucial-in-Britain school entrance exam.

Let the Good Times Roll(en)

This short autobiographical film written by Dexter Fletcher is about a down-on-his-luck man in London who lives in his car, trying to get by for one more day.

Roy(en)

Trapped in a lonely existence, reclusive widower Roy passes the days by cold calling strangers from the phone book, looking for brief moments of companionship. But when he accidentally calls adult hotline worker Cara, an unlikely friendship is born that will help them both rediscover the joy of life.

Joanna(pl)

Joanna is famous because of her blog on confronting a terminal disease. The movie shows her everyday life.

La muchacha(es)

Six Shooter(en)

Overwhelmed by grief following the death of his wife, Donnelly shares a train carriage home with a troubled young man identified only as the 'Kid'. As the Kid becomes more agitated and foul-mouthed, the journey takes on a violent and dangerous hue – for the bereaved Donnelly and for other hapless passengers on the train. Academy Award Winner: Best Live Action Short Film – 2005