Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance
Germaine Acogny - Die Essenz des Tanzes
Synopsis
Drawing from traditional West African dances and her own exploration of various European dances, Germaine Acogny developed the technique named for her: the Acogny technique. More than 50 years spent on the international stage and in teaching young dancers in Senegal and around the world have given Acogny, now 80, an iconic status across an entire continent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brisbane International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greta-Marie Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Greta-Marie Becker
- Original Score
- Fabrice Bouillon LaForest
- Original Title
- Germaine Acogny - Die Essenz des Tanzes
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- CALA Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greta-Marie Becker
Greta-Marie Becker
Fabrice Bouillon LaForest
Sophie Maintigneux
Katja Dringenberg
Martina Haubrich
Department Leadership Roster
Greta-Marie Becker
Director
Greta-Marie Becker
Writer
Sophie Maintigneux
Director of Photography
Katja Dringenberg
Editor
Fabrice Bouillon LaForest
Original Music Composer
Martina Haubrich
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance about?
Drawing from traditional West African dances and her own exploration of various European dances, Germaine Acogny developed the technique named for her: the Acogny technique. More than 50 years spent on the international stage and in teaching young dancers in Senegal and around the world have given Acogny, now 80, an iconic status across an entire continent.
Who directed Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance was directed by Greta-Marie Becker.
Who stars in Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
The principal cast of Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance includes Germaine Acogny.
When was Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance released and how long is it?
Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance was composed by Fabrice Bouillon LaForest.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).