Prejudice and Passion
Film which follows Carlos Pons Guerra as he choreographs work that explores questions of gender and sexual identity.
Daring, audacious and funny, based in the north of England, Carlos Pons Guerra creates darkly humorous, highly theatrical and vigorously physical work that often explores questions of gender and sexual identity. This film finds Carlos rehearsing dancers in preparation for O! Maria, a very Spanish tale of ham and bondage.
This is the most important performance of the work to date at one of London's major theatres, but Carlos isn't satisfied. He now wants to bring his avant-garde style and preoccupations to a broader audience. He is choreographing a new children's production at the Birmingham Rep, which tells a true story of two male penguins raising a baby penguin. This is about using dance to set an agenda - can Carlos channel the fight for acceptance that has defined him into the mainstream? For Carlos the show is deeply personal. He struggled hugely with homophobia as a child and as a young adult wanting to dance. What will his toughest critics - his parents - make of his new work?
Last on
More episodes
Previous
Next
You are at the last episode
Clip
-
A setback before the performance
Duration: 01:51
Music Played
-
Robert Bravo & Joe Hisaishi
Merry-Go Round Of Life
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Choreographer | Carlos Pons Guerra |
Director | Glen Milner |
Executive Producer | Molly Milton |
Executive Producer | Russell Barnes |
Production Company | ClearStory Ltd |
Featured in...
Dance Season
成人论坛 Four explores the thriving world of dance
Star Ballerina's Swansong
Zenaida Yanowsky's emotional and physical battle as she reaches the end of her career.