Searching for Tarab
A documentary by Sandra Gysi and Ahmed Abdel Mohsen
Switzerland, Egypt / 2022 / 52min / VO anglais, français
Two dancers from Geneva are confronted with numerous artistic and political challenges as they attempt to transform Tarab – the oriental musical concept – into an occidental dance performance.
With Laurence Yadi | Nicolas Cantillon and Compagnie 7273.
June 22: Swiss premiere in Geneva: Festival International du Film Orientale Genève
Further Festivals:
September 23: DANCE CAMERA ISTANBUL, Turkey
Juni 23: MasterDoc International Documentary Film Festival, Tiblisi, Georgia: Winner Best Feature Documentary
February 23: Dance on Camera Festival, New York, US
January 23: The Music Dance Screening Film Festival Consonance, Tiblisi, Georgia: Winner Best Documentary
November 22: Beirut Art Film Festival, Libanon
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