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A bird named Mansour

World Premiere
Available online: 22/03/2025
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Director Jordy Dik
Choreographer Jordy Dik
United Kingdom 2024
17 minutes
English
A poetic film that highlights the journey towards freedom, inspired by Maya Angelou’s words: 'The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free'.

Synopsis

A Bird Named Mansour explores a world where dreams are broken and innocence is lost, following children who flee broken homes in search of safety. This poetic film, inspired by Maya Angelou’s words, “The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free,” highlights the journey toward freedom. Filmed at London’s prestigious Somerset House, it’s a collaboration between choreographer Jordy Dik, the Dutch inclusive dance theater company Compagnie Tiuri, and the renowned Hofesh Shechter Company.

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A Bird Named Mansour explores a world where dreams are broken and innocence is lost, following children who flee broken homes in search of safety. This poetic film, inspired by Maya Angelou’s words, “The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free,” highlights the journey toward freedom. Filmed at London’s prestigious Somerset House, it’s a collaboration between choreographer Jordy Dik, the Dutch inclusive dance theater company Compagnie Tiuri, and the renowned Hofesh Shechter Company.

Full credits

Section
New Dutch
Director
Jordy Dik
Choreographer
Jordy Dik
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production year
2024
Duration
17 minutes
Producer
Hofesh Shechter Company