Synopsis
This short dance film brings to the screen three duets that are both sensual and brutal. Three stories overlap to tell the memory; what remains of the nostalgic sensations of their union. The choreographies sublimate the cracks that human experience generates, which sediment in us as so many emotional vestiges.
A word from Tënk
Virginie Brunelle showcases her genius on screen with her debut film Reminiscences, a danced narrative evoking the sensory nostalgia of three distinct couples. In an all-natural fresco combining earth, sand and countryside, three couples navigate the memories of their respective unions. From shivers to embraces, these bodies travel through the weighty and tender fragments of their stories.
The strength of this proposition lies in its simplicity. Through the skilled eye of Alexandre Nour Desjardins, we savor the raw emotions emanating from Brunelle's artistic practice. In a refined aesthetic, we uncover the hesitations accompanying the amorous and human experience. Although a darker feeling emerges, we are also told about the weightlessness and liberation of letting go of memories, remorse, and regrets that inhabit these relationships.
With a tender personal poetry, Brunelle once again reveals the richness of her organic and intuitive choreography in this triptych filled with humanity. It is no coincidence that these three tableaux under the clouds offer a glimpse of a radiant sun, symbolizing a fresh perspective on the future.
Laurence Gagné-Frégeau
Assistant General Manager
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