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Disconnected

Dutch Premiere
Available online: 22/03/2025
Director Roger Bayerri
Choreographer Kike Granero
Spain 2024
5 minutes
Smartphones have undeniably transformed the way we live, impacting nearly every aspect of our daily lives.

Synopsis

Smartphones have undeniably transformed the way we live, impacting nearly every aspect of our daily lives. A crew of young dancers explore the effects of technology through a dynamic interplay between dance and camera.

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Smartphones have undeniably transformed the way we live, impacting nearly every aspect of our daily lives. A crew of young dancers explore the effects of technology through a dynamic interplay between dance and camera.

Full credits

Section
International Student Competition
Director
Roger Bayerri
Choreographer
Kike Granero
Production countries
Spain
Production year
2024
Duration
5 minutes
Producer
Institute of the Arts Barcelona

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