A duet between movement and sound, based on a war archive.
In Unfolding an Archive, Zoë Demoustier unfolds an image archive of 20 years of war reporting. The man behind the camera is her father Daniel Demoustier. The search for a relationship to the imagery of world events with which she grew up is like a movement from far and near. In an attempt at a reconstruction, she brings the archive to life. She dismantles the mechanisms hidden behind the archive images. Gradually, a choreography of poses and gestures is created in a broken timeline of physical memories.
Trigger warning: War archive
Dutch with english subtitles
Over the maker
Zoë Demoustier (1995) is a performer and choreographer. The body is the starting point of her visual representations. From movement she makes connections with current and engaged subjects and collects documentary choreographic work.
Choreography and performance Zoë Demoustier
Live sound Willem Lenaerts
Sound concept Willem Lenaerts & Rint Mennes
Lighting design Harry Cole
Light and technical support Pieter Kint
Interview & editing Yelena Schmitz
Design & costume Annemie Boonen
Research Annemie Boonen & Willem Lenaerts
Dramaturgy Elowise Vandenbroecke
Coaching Danielle van Vree
Video and sound archive Daniel Demoustier
Co-production STUK
With the support of the City of Leuven, 30CC, Platform In De Maak
Residences: STUK, Ultima Vez, Flemish Cultural House De Brakke Grond, Voetvolk Atelier Rubigny
Thanks to Shila Anaraki, Oihana Azpillaga, Jonas Beerts, Anna Bentivegna, Stijn De Cauwer, Elliot Dehaspe, Dirk De Lathauwer, Lahja Demoustier, Misha Demoustier, Hannes Dereere, Josine De Roover, Pieter Desmet, Klaas De Somer, Willem Malfliet, Hildegard De Vuyst, Silke Huysmans, Karen Joosten, Koen Theys, Maarten Van Cauwenberghe, Gerlinde Van Puymbroeck, Veerle Van Schoelant, Niek Vanoosterweyck, Bart Vanvoorden, Remo Verdickt, Cas-co Leuven, Day of the Dance, Danstuin.
Scene images Tom Herbots
Choreography and performance Zoë Demoustier
Live sound Willem Lenaerts
Sound concept Willem Lenaerts & Rint Mennes
Lighting design Harry Cole
Light and technical support Pieter Kint
Interview & editing Yelena Schmitz
Design & costume Annemie Boonen
Research Annemie Boonen & Willem Lenaerts
Dramaturgy Elowise Vandenbroecke
Coaching Danielle van Vree
Video and sound archive Daniel Demoustier
Co-production STUK
With the support of the City of Leuven, 30CC, Platform In De Maak
Residences: STUK, Ultima Vez, Flemish Cultural House De Brakke Grond, Voetvolk Atelier Rubigny
Thanks to Shila Anaraki, Oihana Azpillaga, Jonas Beerts, Anna Bentivegna, Stijn De Cauwer, Elliot Dehaspe, Dirk De Lathauwer, Lahja Demoustier, Misha Demoustier, Hannes Dereere, Josine De Roover, Pieter Desmet, Klaas De Somer, Willem Malfliet, Hildegard De Vuyst, Silke Huysmans, Karen Joosten, Koen Theys, Maarten Van Cauwenberghe, Gerlinde Van Puymbroeck, Veerle Van Schoelant, Niek Vanoosterweyck, Bart Vanvoorden, Remo Verdickt, Cas-co Leuven, Day of the Dance, Danstuin.
Scene images Tom Herbots
