Tonight We Dance
Three friends discover a mysterious glowing egg in an abandoned factory, igniting jealousy and paranoia that unravel their relationships in a night of surreal chaos.
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Jack ChakerianDirectorTrash Whisperer, Bench October
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Han HuangDirectorSunlight through the Gaps in the Trees
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Jack ChakerianWriter
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Karmele Loche UnzurrunzagaWriter
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Medaly JalistoProducer
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Óscar MorenoKey Cast"Marc"
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Rubén RapadoKey Cast"Ori"
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Julia CortésKey Cast"Ana"
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Project Title (Original Language):Esta Noche Bailamos
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Psychological Horror, drama
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Runtime:16 minutes 46 seconds
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Completion Date:January 8, 2025
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Production Budget:20,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Spain
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Language:Spanish
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Jack Chakerian is a Seattle-based filmmaker and traveler. He recently shot a trilogy of shorts in Spain. "Tonight We Dance" is the final of the three. He is known for making films with a magical realist touch that deal with the nature of suffering and shifting states of mind.
"Tonight We Dance" delves into the fragile constructs of human society and the primal instincts that simmer beneath the surface. This psychological horror reflects my personal experiences of witnessing the collapse of social agreements and the unsettling rulelessness that follows.
Shot in an old textile factory in Catalonia, the film captures the journey of Marc, Ana, and Ori as they confront their animalistic natures when stripped of societal norms. The Egg feeds off discord, unraveling the characters' facades and revealing their true selves.
"Tonight We Dance" is a stark reminder of the importance of being aware of our primal instincts to navigate life’s unpredictability.