A selection of international film productions showcasing artistic approaches that bridge movement and film.
The 19th edition of the POOL – MOVEMENT ART FILM festival presents a selection of inspiring movement-art film productions and serves as a legendary meeting point for artists working across various art forms. Following the screenings, everyone is invited to stay for conversation and a meal.
Established in 2007, the festival focuses on films that create unique "film choreographies" through the close interplay of cinematic and dance-based movement—offering critical reflections, resonances, and imaginative visions expressed through the body and movement on screen. Curated through an established artistic network, an international open call, and collaborations with guest curators, the festival presents current artistic positions and perspectives over the course of three evenings.
The films—known as "PEARLS"—reflect the diversity of the genre and its chosen themes. Furthermore, POOL maintains close partnerships with the Goethe-Institut and international festivals such as MOV'IN Cannes, TRACE – Movement Art Film Festival (Cape Town), Jumping Frames – Hong Kong International Movement-image Festival, and BESTIAS DANZANTES – Festival de Cine de Danza (Chile).
This year’s festival opens with the "POOL SHINE" program, dedicated to the cinematic and interdisciplinary work of choreographer and performance artist Meg Stuart.
Since the early 1990s, Stuart has continuously explored the boundaries between dance, performance, visual art, and film in her work, establishing herself as a defining figure in contemporary dance.
PROGRAM
SHINE – Meg Stuart: September 9 / 7:30 PM
PEARLS: September 10, 11, 12 / 7:30 PM
Curators/Organization: Wibke Janssen, Alexander Ambite y Mensen
Guest Curators: Elysa Wendi, Mayo Rodríguez Baeza, Louise Coetzer, Oscar O’Ryan
Moderation (PERLEN): Johanna Lemke
Moderation (SHINE): Peter Pleyer
Photo Documentation/Social Media: Barbara Dietl, Alexander Ambite y Mensen
Production Assistance: Hristiyana Zafirova
Lighting/Technical Support: Daniel Miranda
Projection: Jérémie Pujau
Print Design: Carmen Klaucke
Language: German, English
Festivalwebseite: pool-festival.de
Email: info@pool-festival.de
POOL 26 is a co-production of DOCK ART and is funded by the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion.
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POOL – MOVEMENT ART FILM Festival Berlin was founded in 2007 and is based at DOCK 11. The film festival is distinguished by a curatorial approach that combines the presentation of contemporary movement-based films with historical works within the POOL Shine format.