The Rehearsal

‘The Rehearsal’ explores relationships between psychology and the body. The film questions what human behaviours are imitated, fabricated, real or subconscious and how we may recognise the differences between these behaviours.

The project was developed in collaboration with a choreographer, actor, a group of dancers and a psychoanalyst who specialises in movement therapy. The film captures an intense process of repetition, exhaustion and manipulation which is at times confronting, humorous and profound.

‘The Rehearsal’ weaves together a series of interrelated scenarios which occur within a theatrical context but without a visible audience. As the scenarios unfold, a sense of fatigue becomes evident and the façade of each ‘performance’ ruptures. ‘The Rehearsal’ is a film that exposes its own fictional construction by progressively deconstructing the elements that compose it.

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	The Rehearsal 2015 HD video with surround sound 40:10 min Written and directed by James Newitt Choreography: Miguel Pereira Performers: Cláudio da Silva, Flora Detraz and Miguel Pereira Movement therapist: Ana Oliveira Also with: Sara Palácios, Fidelia Lutterbeck, Matthieu Grade Ehrlichia, Vera Piechulla, Eva Baudry, Romain Teule, Bartosch Rippstein, Claire Buisson, Laurent Kappler, Helena Dawin, Sara Correia, Layla Bucaretchi, Mickaella Dantas, Sofia Sarmento, Luis André Sá and Cláudio Filipe Vieira. Camera: Gert Verboven, James Newitt and Trygve Luktvasslimo Sound recording: Vasco Pedroso Sound mixer: Mário Dias, Digital Azul Audiovisuais, Lisboa Editing: James Newitt Special thank you to: Ana Oliveira; O Rumo do Fumo, Lisboa; Sara Magno; São Luiz Teatro Municipal; Margarida Pacheco; Cátia Gourinho Mateus; Margarida Mendes; Susan Gibb; Emily Wardill; and Jürgen Bock Filmed at São Luiz Teatro Municipal This film was commissioned by Carriageworks, Sydney as part of the upcoming exhibition '24 Frames per Second’ This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

	‘The Rehearsal’ explores relationships between psychology and the body. The film questions what human behaviours are imitated, fabricated, real or subconscious and how we may recognise the differences between these behaviours. The project was developed in collaboration with a choreographer, actor, a group of dancers and a psychoanalyst who specialises in movement therapy. The film captures an intense process of repetition, exhaustion and manipulation which is at times confronting, humorous and profound. ‘The Rehearsal’ weaves together a series of interrelated scenarios which occur within a theatrical context but without a visible audience. As the scenarios unfold, a sense of fatigue becomes evident and the façade of each ‘performance’ ruptures. ‘The Rehearsal’ is a film that exposes its own fictional construction by progressively deconstructing the elements that compose it.