Nala
“Nala” is a film that explores the complex process of grieving, inspired by the Director’s personal experience of loss through his daughter. The movie features the exceptional talent of cinematographer Justin Ervin, an original score composed by Andrew Ryan, and the captivating dance performance of renowned artist PeiJu Chien-Pott. Through a progression from the public to the private realm, the film conveys the profound impact of trauma, as well as the conflict between hopelessness and resilience through movement. The overwhelming emotions that initially consume the protagonist gradually become subdued and integrated into the surrounding natural environment.
Film Credits
Director
Darshan Singh Bhuller
Darshan Singh Bhuller – Artistic Director Choreographer Teacher Dancer Film Director and Editor Darshan was introduced to dance by the pioneering teacher Nadine Senior MBE at the Harehills Middle School and then by Intake High School under guidance of John Auty. Both these teachers nurtured and inspired countless individuals from Leeds. In 1977 at the age of 16 Darshan attended the London School of Contemporary Dance, only made possible by being awarded a local educational authority grant, a significant point from that progressive era. At LSCD, Darshan studied under the pioneering wave of American Graham-based teachers such as Director of LSCD, Jane Dudley, William Luther, Noemi Lapsezon, Juliet Fisher, Kazuko Hirabayashi and many more.
Key Cast
PeiJu Chien-Pott
Specifications
Genré: Drama
Runtime:
13 minutes 6 seconds
Country of Origin:
United States