Dancing Her Truth - In Cinema

Dancing Her Truth

Short dance films celebrating women’s stories of strength, identity, and empowerment told through the art of movement. Each work reveals a powerful perspective on resilience, love, and self-discovery, expressed through the beauty of dance.

Program Line-Up

• The Temple Returns – Brazil / Spain – 14:53
  Exploring humanity’s search for purpose through Buddhist philosophy and dance.
  World Premiere | Australian Premiere | Dance Short

• Masterpiece (In Progress) – Australia – 03:10
  A bold, personal reflection on identity and artistry through movement and performance.
  World Premiere | Australian Premiere | Dance Short

• Caught – Netherlands – 09:33
  An experimental journey into entrapment and release, where dance reveals hidden truths.
  World Premiere | Art/Experimental Dance Short

• Hiphop Purée – Australia – 03:00
  A playful, satirical take on sibling rivalry, performed with sharp wit and hip hop flair.
  Dance Short

• BARAYE – United States – 05:00
  Inspired by the banned act of dance in Iran, this film honours women’s courage and the fight for freedom.
  World Premiere | Dance Short

• I SEE – United States – 07:54
  A tender duet exploring vulnerability, intimacy, and the universal bonds of human connection.
  World Premiere | Australian Premiere | Student Dance Film

• IN VIADI – Switzerland – 17:00
  A cinematic dance journey inspired by mountain landscapes, self-development, and empowerment.
  Australian Premiere | Dance Short

• In My Spirit I Am Free – United States – 05:00
  A ballerina’s intimate struggle and rediscovery of freedom through dance after injury.
  World Premiere | Australian Premiere | Dance Short

• RISE – Israel – 04:34
  A celebration of women’s resilience and strength, rising with power and grace.
  Australian Premiere | Dance Short

*Not in Screening Order