
Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005
Synopsis
UM CORPO DE DANÇA is a proposal for the history of the body, showed through the path of the biggest Portuguese dance company of the 20th century. The documentary follows the rise of dance in Portugal along with the country’s political, economic and sociocultural ongoings as background. It is the story of a transforming body that frees itself from a fascist dictatorship, and of a changing society that opens itself to the world. From unreleased archive images and interviews with several creators and dancers, we follow the path of an extraordinary dance company through the movements and words of its protagonists, from creation in the early 1960s to its extinction in 2005.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Martins
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Martins
- Original Score
- Filipe Raposo
- Original Title
- Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Vende-Se Filmes, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, RTP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Martins
Marco Martins
Filipe Raposo
Catarina Lino, Rita Quelhas
Filipa Reis
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Martins
Writer
Catarina Lino
Editor
Marco Martins
Director
Filipa Reis
Producer
Filipe Raposo
Original Music Composer
Rita Quelhas
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005 about?
UM CORPO DE DANÇA is a proposal for the history of the body, showed through the path of the biggest Portuguese dance company of the 20th century. The documentary follows the rise of dance in Portugal along with the country’s political, economic and sociocultural ongoings as background. It is the story of a transforming body that frees itself from a fascist dictatorship, and of a changing society that opens itself to the world. From unreleased archive images and interviews with several creators and dancers, we follow the path of an extraordinary dance company through the movements and words of its protagonists, from creation in the early 1960s to its extinction in 2005.
Who directed Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005?
Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005 was directed by Marco Martins.
Who stars in Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005?
The principal cast of Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005 includes Not specified.
When was Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005 released and how long is it?
Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005 was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Um Corpo que Dança - Ballet Gulbenkian 1965-2005 was composed by Filipe Raposo.
