In the Darkness of the Theater I Take Off My Shoes
104 mins
The National Ballet of Portugal is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since its foundation, it has aimed to present the great classics, as well as to always welcome contemporary creations. Day-to-day life is demanding for dancers, choreographers, musicians, répétiteurs, seamstresses, light technicians, sound technicians, and other elements of a large staff that make it possible for dance to travel through the rehearsal rooms and linger in the hallways before making it onto the stage. This film follows not only the company’s creations and premieres, but mainly each dancer’s silent and structural work.
Adriana Bolito
Sound Director
João Matos
Producer
Francisco Moreira
Editor
Bárbara Valentina
Production Coordinator
Hugo Leitão
Sound Mixer
Celeste Alves
Production Coordinator
Hugo Leitão
Sound Editor
Marta Lemos
Post Production Coordinator