PAINTED

Choreography & dance: [e-mail] / / doroteasaykaly
Written & directed: [e-mail] / / before.the.wire
Music rights please contact Simon Marcheterre: [e-mail]
For more on upcoming films: / beforethewire
The first in a trilogy (check out the sequel, "Brief Candle", at • Brief Candle ) of screendance films about our tug-of-war with wilderness. Here we explore a building's decay. The choreography and original score are both in decrescendo to illustrate the building's retreat from the physical world, and Nature's advance on it.
Awarded Best Dance Film at the 2012 Fastnet Short Film Festival, and nominated for Best of Festival and Best Original Music.
Official Selection:
- Dance Camera West 2012
- FIVC 2.0 (+ Tour selection)
- Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema
- Festival de Film de Lanaudiere
- NSI Short Film Festival
- Oklahoma Dance Film Festival
- Exground Filmfest
- Pop-up Film Festival
- Dance on Camera Festival 2013 (+ Tour selection)
- VI São Carlos Videodance Festival
- Dance Camera Istanbul
- Dance Camera Festival 2013 (+ Tour selection)
- Cinedans 2013
- FIFA 2013
- Agite y Sirva 2013
- Dance Moments 2013
- Tiny Dance Film Festival 2013
- Athens Video Dance Project 2014
- Dancing Bravo! MOCA Video, Taiwan, 2014
- Intervening Domain: International Dance Video Exhibition, Taiwan, 2014
- InShadow - International Festival of Video, Performance and Technologies 2015
Directed and Created by Duncan McDowall - www.duncanmcdowall.com/
Choreographed and Performed by Dorotea Saykaly - vimeo.com/78367697
Cinematography by Christophe Collette
Original Score by Simon Marcheterre
Costume Design by Carla Romagnoli (carlaromagnoli.com/)
Edited by Sebastien Delporte
Produced by Sach Baylin-Stern
Produced with a grant awarded by BravoFACT (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent) - a division of Bell Media Inc. - www.bravofact.com

[@acemachine26]

Imagine if you're walking in the wilderness and find an abandoned building and when you look through a window you see this woman in black just dancing by herself. I would tip toe the hell out of there.

[@bellacapulet1933]

acemachine26 through the tulips??

[@girlwithsafetypins]

acemachine26 I would dance with her if she noticed me as I came in

[@lilypadplays1019]

Allusion so true. Exactly what I would do

[@aerialabby]

"tip toe the hell out of there" bhahhaahhaa. historically true!

[@lportis4533]

acemachine26 especially if there's no 🎵 playing 😂

[@akileaf4029]

This is the proof that dance can be everything, as long as there is real emotion behind it. It's really, really amazing

[@pinkcrocodile3058]

ORIGINAL!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXKkipyQrMx0fMU

[@xlrbossshorts]

Just look like a crazy lady to me

[@kyleemeg2171]

@@xlrbossshorts unfortunate that you don’t have the capacity to understand art

[@xlrbossshorts]

@@kyleemeg2171 LOL, im joking XP

[@aliciamorganlight829]

Although I observed this was a premonition caste 10 years ago, it perfectly captures much of the intensity of the chaos of our unknown and yet demanding faith in the now and new of our present world. Fascinating, huh?

[@compostwise]

How the trees are crowded at the dusty windows to watch this beautiful human communicating with art in dance.

[@nebdanceco.4554]

perfect blend of art-dance, light, music, and crow

[@lovelykumari1231]

she is interpreting feeling of a bird in a prison......nice choreography....

[@lovelovs666]

lovely kumari she is specifically meant to be a raven who when exposed to the lead paint of the building dies from poisoning

[@pseudonym7562]

it says specifically in the description the intentions behind the music and the choreography : "Here we explore a building's decay. The choreography and original score are both in decrescendo to illustrate the building's retreat from the physical world, and Nature's advance on it." but I like your interpretation about it.

[@ikramrafi6481]

@@pseudonym7562 wow beautiful

[@pingpong4811]

@@pseudonym7562 The intent of an artist is pretty much meaningless, think of a tool to guide their execution. The audience and the individual decides what it is really about. And that is what art is about. The rest is propaganda or in nowaday terms: public relations.

[@markflierl1624]

I like your comment. I wasn't sure what to make of the video. But, I liked it.

[@GinnyWilkerson]

I did not realize this was about urban decay and how nature takes over afterward. I thought it was about some kind of emotional pain, especially when the pieces of paint fall on her. She looks like she's given up at the end. Beautiful!

[@ShadyPastel]

but that is the beauty of art . . . interpretation is everything . . . and in the eye of the beholder it can be anything.

[@aliasofanalias7448]

@@ShadyPastel Good art inspires observers to align intepretations

[@lisar9425]

Put the trowel down and step away from the comment section, Mr Spunk, we don’t want any real comments to get mangled.

[@moonhunter9993]

you can interpret it however you want

[@Renatus__]

You are perfect for my assignment ty

[@hyliadreamer]

Lovely. There's an eerie beauty to this, between the dilapidation of the building, and the unearthliness of the choreography. I'm so glad I saw this!

[@pinkcrocodile3058]

ORIGINAL!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXKkipyQrMx0fMU

[@zonamutante8865]

😍kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5XZqYxsq717qaM

[@astarryeyedgirl]

She is SO good. Just completely evocative in her expression. Creepy yet compelling. Liminal. Well done.

[@cat1106]

This is what anxiety feels like.

[@maryama.himaya6255]

Keturagh G damn right

[@tink1031]

Keturagh G yup and depression

[@vanessamaria6212]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@David-mg1yj]

Pretentious self-indulgence looks awfully similar.

[@ccohen8076]

David Larney 🤫

[@drpsionic]

The relationship between the dancer and the environment was perfect.

[@marcuss2355]

legal

[@mikyboo]

The choreography is so amazing, because the only details they gave is the title and still we understand the dance and it's story. So talented.

[@kittygoesWOOF]

This was very moving. The paint chips worked well. The location, dancer, it's all gorgeous. I overlayed the dance with Verve's Bittersweet Symphony, and it gave the song a new feel. Plus, I love crows and ravens. I was thinking about it before the shot of the bird came up. The choreography and clothing did a really good job conveying it in a way that was accessible but not too overt. Well done and thank you for sharing your work. 💚💜

[@LuLuBell]

I am not really into contemporary dance, but that was beautiful, easy to understand between the dance and music. Dorothea is amazing!! Hope I spelled her name right.

[@androidapp3341]

К

[@danikasan7308]

isn't this modern dance or am i wrong.. ?

[@priip.9037]

LuLu Bell sorry but I don't understand, can you explain me?

[@mantequilladecacahuate7581]

@@danikasan7308 You are correct. This is modern dance.

[@dumitrascuantonia8768]

@@danikasan7308 no this is contemporary

[@ltothen92]

This was incredible, strange, breathtaking, thought provoking, weird, raw, and just downright awesome.

[@pinkcrocodile3058]

ORIGINAL!!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXKkipyQrMx0fMU

[@ladyred6994]

This video is absolutely stunning, she conveyed the message well in her dance.

[@begemotmusichall1515]

All composition is perfect: choreography, music, the place, light! Amazing work! Thanks for this beautiful gift! The world need art!

[@mangafreak562]

3:40 is me when I have to wake up early and go to school.

[@m.h2247]

Velura same !! xd

[@poisonangel8336]

Velura same

[@kianarenaemusic1171]

Velura same hahah

[@marianblare8242]

Velura, that's hilarious! xD

[@slopez1901]

Velura 😂

[@Jete59]

Her control gives me chills, I could feel it. It is so powerful! Amazing job done by everyone.. Please keep them coming.

[@ericsullivan145]

Beautiful music, dance, imagery. This is absolute ART.

[@renataanniejanerebeccaamet4340]

There's an eerie alluring bleak beauty to this dance; really expressive. Very well choreographed and danced

[@eesdresden]

As both a dancer and choreographer myself this piece has definitely inspired me. I loved how the dancer used her settings and interacted with them, and also how the choreographer used those interactions throughout the piece to help grasp a better understanding and appreciation for the piece. All in all, I say it's beautifully constructed. Well done.

[@SuperAsianCandy]

She is a medium for this beautiful dark energy....

[@SofiaRain778]

Thank you for this beautiful work.The dance is the revolution.

[@abluemuse]

Freedom to Express through movement...priceless.

[@candybomberproductions]

Music, choreography, location, wardrobe, and so much more...this is amazing work. Beautiful.

[@AloLovex]

Absolutely stunning! The emotion, the flow of the moves the connection the dancer had with the choreography and with the audience! I love that scenery btw and that incredibly beautiful dress.

[@isthisshit4real]

Incredible piece of artisty. Thank you everyone for your hard work and sharing with the world. 😊❤

[@micsathome]

I love the way she does everything.

[@aretizy]

A dream within a dream, this is so incredibly amazing!

[@michaelbarry8969]

1:11 that crow perfectly captured my reaction to this

[@folcwinep.pywackett8517]

Many works of art are casually called beautiful, but this work IS beautiful and wonderful! Bravo!

[@lizardltd7647]

Wow, everything about this is beautiful! I can't appreciate the dance as much as I can appreciate the lighting, composition and colour grading, because that's more my world, but everything is on point in this video. Very impressive

[@asryn96]

WOOW. Beautiful dancer Dorothy Saykaly, I saw her in Sia´s Video of her song, the cover "California Dreamin"

[@summerhoover5880]

This speaks to me. The interpretation, I'm sure isn't meant to be clearly understood, but definitely makes you feel. The pain is clearly seen. Beautiful dancing with beautiful display of emotion.

[@silentm0th]

Someone else said that it was a bird specifically a raven who died from being exposed to lead. it poison them.

[@hotspurhema5131]

Utterly striking. What an incredible performer, performance and production.

[@karenheck3956]

wow. I loved this. Moving. She has amazing control.

[@katalina125]

I am memorized by this!!!!!

[@kan-qi4kr]

This is the real "Black Swan"! Fantastic!

[@montybrewster7]

Wow! What an incredible piece of choreography, wonderfully danced & beautifully filmed. Well done to all involved.

[@kron009]

Honestly this reminds me a lot of a Ma Kali dance, dark yet beautiful!

[@godofants]

This is so technically perfect and the feeling it gives to viewers is amazing!!! Keep it up👏👏👏

[@user-cg1ih5ys6r]

Прекрасно передан характер, инстинктивное поведение ворона, все телодвижения, повадки. М образом балерина справилась великолепно. Браво!

[@You-qp1wp]

Рисунок яркий, техничный. справились хорошо

[@nicmaguire8660]

The song is perfect, the choreography is perfect, the whole thing is just perfect

[@jonathanlong2751]

This is Art love how they film the bird too goes with the video

[@CocoBeeArt]

Absolutely mesmerizing!

[@patois12]

I don't usually go for modern dance because I tend to quickly lose focus and attention on it, but this choreography and dancing, combined with the music, was so interesting and satisfying in some way as to keep my eye glued and not want to miss a moment; I am hereby moved.

[@57waterlily]

It's so incredible what they can do with their bodies!! Wow!!

[@yanakuzio3373]

Holy cow!!! So freaking beautiful and to the point… That is where arts living! Amazing……

[@thaiscarvalho4934]

beautiful. So beautiful. fascinating form of expression, congratulations!

[@DanceOn]

great work! Keep making more dance videos!! #danceon

[@GabrielMaison]

my video in my channel views now , thank you

[@songskulptor]

Гениально и красиво ❤❤❤

[@Lunarbutterflytarot]

This is the most beautiful ritual I've ever seen in my entire life 😢

[@myyoutubebizaccount8450]

magic, one of the best things i have ever seen on youtube

[@ashwinibadrinath1256]

I am just spellbound, body stature and her involvement to dance n music is mesmerizing 👌

[@varenneduvar2062]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqTfIejgLh9ebc 🌷🌷🌷

[@angieburrage2421]

ridged fluidly perfected

[@possumaintdead]

I am alone in a dark house watching this...beautiful and otherworldly.

[@ItsJustMeStevie]

OMG I LOVE THIS! Can't stop watching it.

[@mikefletcher8047]

I love it when people ask questions that are already answered in the description above.

[@ErykaSoleil]

Some device/ app combos don't allow you to see the descriptions, or only the first line or two.

[@SunshineStudiosTV]

Magnificent! She really tells the building's story.

[@corridorofdreamsartstudio4319]

Excellent work of art. I love short films

[@ginnavive.noelle3948]

beautiful dancing and great music put together is not just amazing but graceful too

[@aliciaseraphina357]

This dance feels like Im reading a story on its conflict and climax. You just brought me between my 2 passions: to dance and to write.

[@BeforeTheWire]

Kyle Angel we appreciate sensitive viewers like yourself. Please do both: dance and write, they were the two very pressing needs that created this piece.

[@rajaghadah913]

Ótima apresentação, cada passo no tempo certo.2:12 sensação boa.Muitos não vê na descrição o que significa o vídeo, suas expressões, arrancando as velhas tintas de um prédio, local, urbanização mds......querida eu sei o que é mas a dança em si representa várias coisas!Cada vez que vejo, recebo de uma forma diferente porque a imaginação é minha, incrível como não percebem e não entendem a dança contemporânea!

[@SamiraAdiva]

.

[@romyzamora4820]

Wow! This is Stunning.....Gorgeous work. Everything about this gives me life. So inspiring!!

[@amorejp2332]

music and dance is my life ...thats how u knw a dance is an art that can be done everywhere whatever it may be!!! amazing and stunning work....dancer here

magnificent outstanding

[@CarolineHekate]

how exquisite! lovely work! wonderful production and performance!

[@lucianofreitas2009]

I would love to watch this in reverse mode, but original soundtrack. Awesome beautiful and strong!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@taulantskendaj8486]

Very nice job. Everything is in harmony, love the story the performance, the hidden messages and the overall emotion it gives. Keep it up

[@idontlikeit.7822]

When art is meant to be unsettling……and it did

[@Dancer22599]

I am probably late in watching this, but it is absolutely beautiful!

[@leidianesousa6954]

Nunca vou me cansar de vê essa apresentação, é linda, perfeita, parabéns ao coreógrafo e todos que participaram pela criação e organização❤

[@occupyyourself6600]

Truly wonderful amazing film. Love the expression emotion etc. just amazing

[@mametoure9169]

am I the only one who was bothered by the chipping paint and had the urge to rip it off

[@alixsalaz]

lola yalu saaMME

[@isadora7286]

It reminded me of Coraline

[@ishajem515]

I was thinking that it might be dangerous to inhale the particles after tiny pieces got chipped off

[@jojogirl4341]

That's Part Of what the Video supposedly delivers. I guess.

[@Malabarismo]

truly beautiful! amazing location, where did you film that? and how was it? just getting inside an abandoned place or you needed some kind of permit? cheers!

[@yyyeah9687]

Dance like an animal

[@vanessamaria6212]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@harmoniabalanza]

You figure it out, Lucas.

[@ahriik]

I don't know about this specific location, but in my experience in production these types of locations are generally old warehouses in places likes trainyards that see little to no use, but are still owned (usually by a single person or as an asset by a much larger organization, not usually anything in between). It can be pretty difficult to make contact with the owner to get permission to shoot here, but often times they are happy to make a bit of money off a building they are not making any profit from. Pretty damn difficult to just sneak in shoot though, they are usually locked up tight to prevent vandalism, and trying to go unnoticed as a film crew is pretty much impossible.

[@Malabarismo]

@@ahriik yes, you are right kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3JdGyXr9l_itk&ab_channel=LucasGardezaniAbduch

[@cynthiamiles7542]

Excellent integration of space, visual texture and choreography! ❤

[@rfdinesen4027]

Fantastic. Spent a good portion of my career lighting dance and have a great love of really good choreography and dancers. Interesting use of shots and composition as well. Thank you.

[@LINDAFIGUEROAlinfiguero]

... emocionante vibración!! Bella interpretación. Bella realización. Bello camarógrafo!!!

[@ambermaria1582]

This is incredible! 💗 Her movements are like the bird... it is stunning... the frequent flashes between human and bird reminds me of The Crow - almost supernatural and a little terrifying?! Great directing and dancing!

[@uschihaase5434]

Wow, I can sea your feel in this Dance! You have talent!

[@-leochutkin4132]

Music, idea, choreographie, location using, camera- very good ! Bravo !

[@CarlosMarioBernalAcevedo]

Este solo de danza contemporánea establece una conexión intima entre la bailarina Dorothy Saykaly, la naturaleza y las ruinas del espacio donde acontece. El pájaro, los árboles, el viento, el pastizal es un correlato del movimiento permitiendo sacar la acción de la bailarina del mero virtuosismo y colocarla en el alma del drama humano. Es una bella narrativa fílmica asociada a la danza contemporánea.

[@myaa3904]

beautiful technique!

[@ackerman_san5303]

I feel relieved after watching this

[@madhumK008]

So eerie yet beautiful.

[@rinokumura2582]

Lindo 🇧🇷

[@Emilia-eo2fn]

I cried so hard this was breathtaking. Just want to say that you have to keep doing your thing because you really inspire people, I mean I can't even put it into words. Thank you for this amazing clip it made me think about life, death, anxiety and just the whole world.... that caused so many different feelings deep down in my heart . Just Thank you❤

[@laskatz3626]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. ♥️

[@RamiRamos1]

it should have been viewed much more , this choreography is so perfect

[@leacutaya2830]

This was beautiful i really want to do comporary dance:) Ahh at 4:07 it annoyed she wasn't in the middle rectangled space >.

[@lianamendes2010]

Maravilhoso! Sinto minha humanidade reconhecida nesta beleza dentro do abandono, nesta possibilidade do belo que existe mesmo nos momentos difíceis.Wonderful! I recognize my humanity inside this beauty that lives in desert,, in this possibility of beauty that exists even in difficult moments.

[@antoniomota23]

Absolutly amazing! I wish I had a videoclip exactly like this for my band!

[@percytheparkkeeper7826]

Thank you so much. This video inspired a dance I did that got me into a dance group in my area. Thank you

[@katherinewilkins4162]

1:11 is my face when I realized how cool this was going to be...

[@susanadiasjohnson457]

For me this is the most penetrating, raw choreography ever. Totally feeling the raven eve down to her style of black dress and every body movement. And the background music is spot-on. I would love to perform that dance. The crow is so pre- historic. Really great. Thanks for sharing with us all.🦅

[@ginny6365]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@marcbeaugendre4084]

Superb video, love the darkness of it. And the filming reveals all the dancers intentions, beautiful job ! Makes me wanna dance there as well 😍

[@gab674]

Perfeição existe. ♡

[@jorsisss]

she is spectacular, i wan t to dance like her!!!!!!

[@inezzbeadz]

Wow, never seen anything like this! Very well done, painful if if we don't change our ways! Is what I got out of her struggle. Exellant

[@empresscarrot5417]

Frighteningly beautiful