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Meet Franco-Congolese dancer, choreographer, and philosopher Zab Maboungou. For over thirty years, she has galvanized the Montréal contemporary dance scene by masterfully observing the moments that define our place in the world. Through interviews and archives, learn how her personal and political history, her artistry, and her pioneering research into rhythm cultures have contributed to empowering and creating a sense of belonging for other African dance artists in Canada and abroad.
In presence of the film crew on March 18, 2023 at the McCord Stewart Museum in Montreal
In presence of the film crew on March 18, 2023 at the McCord Stewart Museum in Montreal
Also presented:
International Association of Blacks in Dance, United States (2022)
International Association of Blacks in Dance, United States (2022)
| Director | Marlene Millar, Philip Szporer |
| Production | Philip Szporer, Marlene Millar |
| Editing | Mark Durand |
| Narration | Dr. 'Funmi Adewole Elliott, Philip Szporer |
| Sound | Lynne Trépanier, Marco Fania |
| Sound mixing | François Arbour |
| Cinematography | Michael Wees, Peter Krieger |
| Music | Judith Gruber-Stitzer |
| Animation | Kara Blake |
| Other | Siam Obregón, Maritza Grégoire, Lucy Fandel |
Session
• Musée McCord Stewart
Saturday, march 18, 2023, 07:00 p.m. — 09:00 p.m.
Image tirée du film Maboungou: Being in the World // Image from the film Maboungou: Being in the World
Image tirée du film Maboungou: Being in the World // Image from the film Maboungou: Being in the World
Image tirée du film Maboungou: Being in the World // Image from the film Maboungou: Being in the World
Production
Philip Szporer
Montreal-based filmmaker, writer, and lecturer, Philip Szporer, has been immersed in the Canadian dance world for close to 40 years, and teaches at Concordia University. In 2001, Philip along with Marlene Millar, co-founded the award-winning media arts production company, Mouvement Perpétuel, co-directing and co-producing documentaries, short dance films, and installations to great acclaim. Works include a stereoscopic (3D) live action/animated film Lost Action: Trace, created with choreographer Crystal Pite and animator Theodore Ushev; the installation-projection exhibition, 1001 Lights; and Bhairava, a site-specific dance-for-camera film, featuring dancer-choreographer Shantala Shivalingappa. Personal media projects include the celebrated Inquiry into Time and Perception studies.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Wamunzo en création (2018)
Bhairava (2017)
1001 Lights installation (2016-ongoing)
CRU (2015)
Leaning on a Horse Asking for Directions (2012−2013)
Bhairava (2017)
1001 Lights installation (2016-ongoing)
CRU (2015)
Leaning on a Horse Asking for Directions (2012−2013)
Marlene Millar
Marlene Millar has created dance films, documentaries and experimental media productions for over 30 years. In 2019, her career was honoured at a retrospective exhibit at Threshold Artspace, Perth, UK, premiering her installation WITNESS. Since 2001, Marlene has co-created a critically acclaimed collection of dance media work with Philip Szporer through their company, MOUVEMENT PERPÉTUEL that continues to explore new platforms for creation and audience engagement. The process-driven continuum of the MIGRATION DANCE FILM PROJECT directed by Millar and choreographed by Sandy Silva is an ongoing series of issue-driven, performative stories including NAVIGATION, winner of the Best Canadian Short Film (FIFA 2021).
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Wamunzo en création (2018)
Bhairava (2017)
1001 Lights installation (2016-ongoing)
CRU (2015)
Leaning on a Horse Asking for Directions (2012−2013)
Bhairava (2017)
1001 Lights installation (2016-ongoing)
CRU (2015)
Leaning on a Horse Asking for Directions (2012−2013)
In the same session
Musée McCord Stewart
Saturday, march 18, 2023, 07:00 p.m.
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