Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men / DV8 Physical Theatre ; directed by David Hamilton y Clara van Gool [grabación sonora] ; Strange Fish ; Enter Achilles

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DV8 Physical Theatre es una compañía de teatro físico y danza, formada en 1986 por un colectivo independiente de bailarines unidos por la frustración que sentían frente a la danza convencional que los rodeaba. La compañía está dirigida por Lloyd Newson y ha producido diecisiete piezas de danza, presentadas por varios países en giras internacionales, y cinco películas en formato para televisión.

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Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men: Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men was DV8's first stage show to be professionally adapted for film. Loosely based on the story of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, it explores the interwoven notions of loneliness, desire and trust. Founded upon the conviction that societal homophobia often results in tragic consequences, the work grapples with the disturbing forces that drove Nilsen to kill for company. Strange Fish: Strange Fish looks at our quest for someone to love and something, or someone, to believe in. The tyranny of couples and groups, the pain of not belonging and the fear of being alone are all laid bare in a series of powerful images. Strange Fish mixes humour, religious iconography and physicality, taking it beyond the boundaries of traditional dance. Enter Achilles: Enter Achilles is less successful as a film, but it hardly matters, as it so vividly describes a certain macho mindset--the frightening exhibitions of supressed rage, homoerotic panic, preening and posturing so familiar in films like THE FIGHT CLUB, THE WRESTLER or most exploding car movies. The entrance of a gay outsider into this hermetically sealed bar scene is both disarming and hilarious. He brings some magic to the good old boys, and they face their inner demons. Dance as thrilling entertainment. As good as it gets.