Private Project

Inner Rhythm

"Inner Rhythm" delves into the world of oriental dance, shedding light on an often misunderstood art form shaped by stereotypes and clichés.

The film follows Tamara, an internationally renowned oriental dancer and member of the UNESCO Dance Council. While carefully applying her makeup and choosing her costume, she reflects on her 16-year career, the challenges of the industry, and the cultural misconceptions surrounding belly dance.

Through personal insights, critical reflections, and live dance sequences accompanied by musicians, the film challenges common prejudices and showcases the complexity of belly dance – from its erotic structure to its significance as a serious performing art.

  • Derya Satir
    Director
  • Tamara Egyptian Dance
    Key Cast
  • Andreas Hannen
    DOP
  • Emilia Leitner
    AC
  • Anne-Sophie Hasenhütl
    Light Design
  • Anna Ulbricht
    Sound
  • Cem Erkmen
    Music Design
  • Burag Mesrobyan
    Musician
  • Kamyab Sadeghi
    Musician
  • Deniz Alacakaptan
    Production Assistant
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Bauchgefühl
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Short-Docu, dance, music
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 19, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    200 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Austria
  • Country of Filming:
    Austria
  • Language:
    German
  • Shooting Format:
    ProRes Rec.709
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Filmakademie Vienna
Director Biography - Derya Satir

Derya is a Vienna-based editor and filmmaker from Istanbul. While studying Theatre, Film and Media Studies at the University of Vienna, she worked as a directing and production assistant on various film and theatre productions.

Her debut experimental short documentary, Under the Debris (2024), was screened and awarded at international short film festivals. Most recently, she served as an assistant director to Nathalie Borgers on the documentary Scars of a Putsch (2025).

Currently, she is studying Editing & Production at the Film Academy Vienna. Alongside her studies, she works as a freelance editor and focuses on directing, editing, and producing both her own projects and collaborative works.

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