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Three dancers revisit their favourite beach. Their personal nostalgia unfolds in the vast expanse of the sea, which serves as their playground. Can they reunite and find their memories together?

  • Helena Franzén
    Director
    Dream catcher, Foxland, Remain, Strange birds
  • Håkan Jelk
    Director
    Dream catcher, Foxland, Remain, Strange birds
  • Jelk / Franzén
    Director
  • Håkan Jelk
    Producer
  • Leonard Königsson
    Key Cast
  • Eleonora Robson
    Key Cast
  • Sakari Romero Tuurala
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Dance, dancefilm, art, contemporary dance, modern dance, abstract, dance poetry, swedish
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Country of Filming:
    Sweden
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Helena Franzén, Håkan Jelk, Jelk / Franzén

Welcome to the FRANZÉN/JELK webpage on FilmFreeway, where you can explore the collaboration between choreographer and dancer Helena Franzén and film photographer Håkan Jelk. Since 2011, they have been pushing the boundaries of the photographic and cinematic realms, creating a unique fusion that transcends traditional artistic boundaries.
At the core of their work lies a deep emphasis on the relationship between space, time, and the physical body. Through their films, Franzén and Jelk craft explore movement, where dance becomes a vehicle for expressing the profound connection between the human form and its surroundings.
What sets their films apart is their distinctively stripped-down aesthetic. By stripping away unnecessary embellishments, they invite viewers into a raw and intimate experience, allowing the essence of the dance to shine through. This deliberate simplicity not only enhances the emotional impact but also strives to create a subjective and universal connection with the viewer.
Through the medium of dance film, Franzén and Jelk aspire to democratize dance, making it accessible to a wider audience. They recognize the potential of film to transcend physical limitations and geographical boundaries, providing a platform for the art of dance to reach and inspire people.

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Director Statement

Dance meets film. Helena Franzén and Håkan Jelk push boundaries, blending space, time, and the human form. Experience their transformative artistry with their dancefilms.