The Ballet of the Nations – [Cert. TBC]

Actor Billy Zane narrates this arthouse film in which war is imagined as a diabolical dance choreographed by Satan and Ballet Master Death.

This is the first short-feature film from Impermanence, with a directorial debut from Roseanna Anderson and Joshua Ben-Tovim. The film was inspired by the pacifist satire, The Ballet of the Nations, written by Vernon Lee in 1915 and illustrated by Maxwell Armfield as a response to the outbreak of war.

Impermanence’s film incorporates original dialogue inspired by Lee’s text, among intricate and stylised dance pieces, with production design by Pam Tait and an original soundtrack by composer Robert Bentall.

A Dartington Live event
Dartington Live works with acclaimed artists and thinkers from around the world to tackle some of today’s very real challenges and explore the ‘big’ questions in an imaginative, innovative and transformative way. We invite you to join our journey. It will be challenging and exciting, sometimes a little controversial – but always dynamic and engaging.

In this autumn season we offer a diverse range of productions exploring activism, welcoming significant artists with strong roots in the area or who are exploring perceptions of identity.

Time: 8:00pm
Running time: 65 mins
Prices: £8 | £6 concessions

For more information visit https://www.dartington.org/event/ballet-of-the-nations/