This film will be presented during the La Nuit de la danse event on March 21st, 2025 at Théâtre Outremont.
This choreographed film explores the relationship between humanity and water, inspired by the recently UNESCO-listed “Central Axis of Beijing”. Drawing from Chinese mythology, the narrative focuses on Waning Bridge, beneath which reside four legendary dragons that control the water. Through visually stunning dance, the film seamlessly merges choreography and video, where each movement of the performer is enhanced by breathtaking visual effects and meticulously crafted costumes. More than just a dance recording, it creates a unique atmosphere where aesthetics and visual art come to life in perfect harmony. This film offers a fresh perspective on Chinese culture.
Director’s statement:
In September 2024, UNESCO inscribed the “Central Axis of Beijing” on the World Heritage List. The Central Axis embodies the traditional Chinese city planning principles and the philosophical concepts of “Centrality” and “Harmony,” marking a significant contribution to the history of global urban planning. Situated along this axis is an ancient stone bridge, Waning Bridge, under which four mythical water-controlling dragons reside. This film takes inspiration from these four mythical creatures, weaving a romantic and enchanting Eastern fantasy that explores the relationship between humanity and water.
- Chun Liu
This choreographed film explores the relationship between humanity and water, inspired by the recently UNESCO-listed “Central Axis of Beijing”. Drawing from Chinese mythology, the narrative focuses on Waning Bridge, beneath which reside four legendary dragons that control the water. Through visually stunning dance, the film seamlessly merges choreography and video, where each movement of the performer is enhanced by breathtaking visual effects and meticulously crafted costumes. More than just a dance recording, it creates a unique atmosphere where aesthetics and visual art come to life in perfect harmony. This film offers a fresh perspective on Chinese culture.
Director’s statement:
In September 2024, UNESCO inscribed the “Central Axis of Beijing” on the World Heritage List. The Central Axis embodies the traditional Chinese city planning principles and the philosophical concepts of “Centrality” and “Harmony,” marking a significant contribution to the history of global urban planning. Situated along this axis is an ancient stone bridge, Waning Bridge, under which four mythical water-controlling dragons reside. This film takes inspiration from these four mythical creatures, weaving a romantic and enchanting Eastern fantasy that explores the relationship between humanity and water.
- Chun Liu
| Director | Chun Liu |
| Assistant director | Jingrong Li, Xidan Zhang |
| Production | Dongsheng Ren |
| Choreography | Lu Tian |
| Music | Bo Zhao |
Session
• Théâtre Outremont
Friday, march 21, 2025, 07:00 p.m. — 10:07 p.m.
Production
Chun Liu
Liu Chun is a specialist in contemporary dance, new media, and interdisciplinary creation. His published works include Dance in New Vision, Illusory Dance, and A New Day Will Come.
He has served as the sub-project leader for the prestigious National Social Science Fund of China’s art project, Research on the Historical Context, Creative Practices, and Development Trends of Contemporary Chinese Dance Drama (1949 – 2019), and as the project leader for the Ministry of Culture’s research initiative, New Media and Dance Art Research.
His dance film Umbrella earned the Silver Award at CCTV’s 2nd TV Dance Competition and was featured at the Jumping Frames Dance Video Festival in Hong Kong. Liu Chun also held the role of Artistic Director for the Portrait of Chinese Dancers Screen Youth Artist Development Project and the China Dance Film Exhibition.
Notably, he was a member of the directing team for the Silk Road segment during the first half of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. In 2010, he directed an original commissioned production for the Shanghai World Expo.
In the realm of acrobatics, his creations have achieved international acclaim. His works Men’s Handstands and Diabolo with Suzhou Pingtan for the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe received the Gold Clown Award at the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo in 2011 and the Gold Prize at France’s Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2012. In 2018, his acrobatic masterpiece High Chair – Requiem for the Jinan Acrobatic Troupe was honored with the French Presidential Award.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team and edited by Le FIFA’s team
He has served as the sub-project leader for the prestigious National Social Science Fund of China’s art project, Research on the Historical Context, Creative Practices, and Development Trends of Contemporary Chinese Dance Drama (1949 – 2019), and as the project leader for the Ministry of Culture’s research initiative, New Media and Dance Art Research.
His dance film Umbrella earned the Silver Award at CCTV’s 2nd TV Dance Competition and was featured at the Jumping Frames Dance Video Festival in Hong Kong. Liu Chun also held the role of Artistic Director for the Portrait of Chinese Dancers Screen Youth Artist Development Project and the China Dance Film Exhibition.
Notably, he was a member of the directing team for the Silk Road segment during the first half of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. In 2010, he directed an original commissioned production for the Shanghai World Expo.
In the realm of acrobatics, his creations have achieved international acclaim. His works Men’s Handstands and Diabolo with Suzhou Pingtan for the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe received the Gold Clown Award at the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo in 2011 and the Gold Prize at France’s Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2012. In 2018, his acrobatic masterpiece High Chair – Requiem for the Jinan Acrobatic Troupe was honored with the French Presidential Award.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team and edited by Le FIFA’s team
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