Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance is a documentary film that portrays the work of the unique choreographer Germaine Acogny. Among other awards, Acogny received the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2021 for her life's work. Directed by Greta-Marie Becker, the film provides an insight into the rich artistic work of the choreographer, who is considered one of the most important voices in contemporary African dance and has been a major inspiration to the genre.
Choreography on the cinema screen: Germaine Acogny – The Essence of Dance
Germaine Acogny
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Tickets: www.thalia-potsdam.de
The Potsdamer Tanztage festival pass entitles to purchase a ticket at a reduced price at the box office.
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Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance (2025), directed by Greta-Marie Becker, 89 minutes Original languages: English, Fon, French, Wolof.
Many thanks to Thalia cinema.
