A thrilling film about people who, with almost archaic power, use their feet to express themselves artistically. Starting with the "Bödälä," a dance from central Switzerland where the feet pound out the beat, the film embarks on a journey that leads to tap dancing, flamenco, and Irish dancing. The rhythmic beating of the shoes recalls the original folk and ritual dances. "Folk dances" are transformed into performance and competition dances. The film features encounters with passionate dancers who all use their feet to express joy, pleasure, and sadness. Starting with the "Bödälä," a dance from central Switzerland where the feet pound out the beat, the film embarks on a journey that leads to tap dancing, flamenco, and Irish dancing.
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Gitta Gsell Director
First release January 1, 2010 · Production Franziska Reck
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Reck Filmproduktion GmbH
Production
Franziska Reck
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German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Switzerland · January 1, 2010
Premiere · Solothurn Film Festival
Germany · November 25, 2010
Theatrical · IMDB
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