Impulso
Documentary
Director : Emilio Belmonte
Time : 105 minutes
Year of production : 2016
Broadcaster : Arte Cinema, Jour2Fête
Support : CNC
Co-producer : Danza Molina
This film chronicles one of the most significant challenges in the history of flamenco: the creation of the new show by dancer Rocío Molina for the Théâtre National de Chaillot (Paris), the temple of dance in France.
Winner of the National Prize at 26 and a global star by 30, Rocío Molina has always sought to challenge the boundaries of traditional flamenco by incorporating contemporary elements and themes into her dance. Her radical modernity is evidenced by her improvisations (impulsos), unprecedented exercises in flamenco culture. The film explores what sets this great dancer apart: her need to confront her fears, push the limits of her body, and question her condition as a woman in the 21st century, all while constantly challenging established canons.
Shot in 4K between Spain and France, the film follows Rocío for a year through numerous public improvisations, documents her rehearsals, and captures the premiere at the Théâtre National de Chaillot. It paints a portrait of an artist destined to become a legend, with insights from many secondary characters (musicians, family) who help unravel the mystery and unstoppable rise of this brilliant artist. The images in our film serve as invaluable archives for future generations of dancers and anyone interested in the relationship between tradition and modernity, a central question for our society at the beginning of the 21st century.
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