The Edge of the Scene

Following the path of three choreographers from Montreal, this documentary combines interviews, working sessions and segments of life, revealing the ambitions of young talented artists.

Written and directed by Guillaume Paquin, The Edge of the Scene sheds light on the views of Virginie Brunelle, Frédérick Gravel and Dave St-Pierre, three icons of this new generation of choreographers, provocators of the contemporary dance scene. Linked by the conception of the art they have in common, they are a real family of artists trying to redefine the outlines of this art.

"A beautiful move does not interest me," declared one of them. Far from any kind of academicism, the physical effort of the dancers must exclusively serve the feelings of the audience. Questioning once again the issues of prudishness and beauty and stage conventions, they give another life to the inner turmoil of their youth in passionnate and very human choregraphies. Humor is also very present in their creations, constantly oscillating between playful and burlesque.

Focusing one by one on the three talents, filming the shows and the rehearsals, Guillaume Paquin's camera fits into this same ambition of desacralizating contemporary dance, so intimidating. The director was awarded the Tremplin prize for the documentary, during the last edition of the Festival of Films on Art in Montreal.