Dantza

Telmo Esnal

Feature film (98')

2018

The storm breaks after a hard day's work in the fields. When the rain eases off life springs up from the previously barren land. Fruit grows and ripens, survives disease and becomes the apples which give life to cider. Then comes the time to harvest, offer toasts and celebrate love.

A story about the cycle of life, the fight for survival. Where the passage of time is marked by the course of nature. And dance is the language chosen to tell its tale. Music accompanies daily routines: Life is rhythm!  

Universal themes, dressed here with a particular symbology. Symbology which shows the hypnotic universe of traditional dance. A poetic song to tradition, the land, its people, myths and customs. A tale about the miracle of existence.

Technical information

98 Min / Colour / Musical Drama / Scope / Dolby Atmos

Artistic sheet

The captain:
Gari Otamendi

The queen:
Amaia Irigoyen

The bride:
Ainara Ranera

The groom:
Joseba Astarbe

Amaterasu:
Josu Garate

Technical sheet

Direction & Screenplay:
Telmo Esnal

Production designer:
Koldobika Jauregi

Choreographer:
Juan Antonio Urbeltz

Production:
Marian Fernandez Pascal

Cinematography:
Javier Agirre Erauso

Edition:
Laurent Dufreche

Music:
Pascal Gaigne
Mikel Urbeltz
Marian Arregi

Sound:
Alazne Ameztoy
Xanti Salvador

Art director:
Elena Cajaraville

Make up:
Lola López

Hair:
Itziar Arrieta

Costume Design:
Arantxa Ezquerro