Searching for Tarab

A documentary by Sandra Gysi and Ahmed Abdel Mohsen
Switzerland, Egypt / 2022 / 52min / VO anglais, français

Two dancers from Geneva are confronted with numerous artistic and political challenges as they attempt to transform Tarab – the oriental musical concept – into an occidental dance performance.
With Laurence Yadi | Nicolas Cantillon and Compagnie 7273.

Festivals:

22.8.24 Living Dance Festival, Jinan, China
May 24: Dance on Screen Festival, Switzerland, Screenings in Zurich and St. Gallen

Cinematography: Ahmed Abdel Mohsen, Sandra Gysi, Khalid Awad
Editing: Ahmed Abdel Mohsen, Sandra Gysi
Music: Jacques Mantica, Sir Richard Bishop
Sound Design: Maruan Youssef
Sound Mix: Ramón Orza
Picture Design: Ahmad Abosaada
Narration: Phil Hayes
© 2022 donkeyshot filmproduction / Compagnie 7273

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