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A Fire in My Belly

Dutch premiere
Available online: 22/03/2024
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Director Naomi Kats, Elie Polyrock Haddad
Choreographer Naomi Kats
Israel and Italy 2023
3 minutes
english, hebrew, and italian
A fiery manifesto on the complexity of our internal world.

Synopsis

“Simple is complex and complex is simple.” Choreographer and director Naomi Kats exposes the internal world and the perspective we hold on our thoughts. To which extent do we allow ourselves to choose, and to look in the mirror?

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“Simple is complex and complex is simple.” Choreographer and director Naomi Kats exposes the internal world and the perspective we hold on our thoughts. To which extent do we allow ourselves to choose, and to look in the mirror?

Full credits

Section
International Short Film Competition
Director
Naomi Kats, Elie Polyrock Haddad
Choreographer
Naomi Kats
Production countries
Israel and Italy
Production year
2023
Duration
3 minutes
Producer
Naomi Kats

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