Abstract
A man at a pivotal point in his life: 40-something, still vital and strong yet taking stock, unmasking, and exposing his hopes, passions, vulnerabilities, and regrets. This is the subject of 40, a homage to the late Ken Roy, that follows his journey of self-discovery.
Framed in abstraction and emphasized through extreme close-ups, his body appears, at times, as a fluid canvas of skin and muscle – a familiar yet awe-inspiring sight. Whether submerged in the shadows of an intimate studio space or bathed in a palette of brilliant blue, Roy’s playful spirit and sensuous physicality are accentuated by his highly visual environment. Adding to the effect, a series of whimsical portrait illustrations by artist Pol Turgeon mark the ever-shifting concept of private and public self. As Roy intuitively slips in and out of focus, eluding both viewer and performer of answers, all expectations dissolve.
Inspired by the dance theatre piece Quarantaine 4×4, which features a quartet of middle-aged male dancers, 40 captures the poetic unveiling of one such man at a time of great transformation.
Framed in abstraction and emphasized through extreme close-ups, his body appears, at times, as a fluid canvas of skin and muscle – a familiar yet awe-inspiring sight. Whether submerged in the shadows of an intimate studio space or bathed in a palette of brilliant blue, Roy’s playful spirit and sensuous physicality are accentuated by his highly visual environment. Adding to the effect, a series of whimsical portrait illustrations by artist Pol Turgeon mark the ever-shifting concept of private and public self. As Roy intuitively slips in and out of focus, eluding both viewer and performer of answers, all expectations dissolve.
Inspired by the dance theatre piece Quarantaine 4×4, which features a quartet of middle-aged male dancers, 40 captures the poetic unveiling of one such man at a time of great transformation.
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Subject
Contributors
Millar, Marlene (director), Szporer, Philip (director), Millar, Marlene (producer), Szporer, Philip (producer), Roy, Ken (performer), Fay, Zachary (director of photography), Millar, Marlene (editor), Roy, Ken (choreographer), Roy, France (choreographer), Giancola, Dino (composer), LeBlanc, Charmaine (composer), BravoFACT films (collaborator), Bravo!/CTV (producer), Mouvement Perpétuel films (distributor)
Duration
00:05:28 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult/continuing education, higher education
Copyright Holder
| Name | Mouvement Perpétuel |
| Role | Producer |
| Telephone | 514-843-9679 |
| Address | 157 Demers, Montreal, QC, H2T 1K4, Canada |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
2009-01-01
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This video is protected by copyright. You are free to view it but not download or remix it. Please contact the licensing institution for further information about how you may use this video.
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