When We Danced
When We Danced

When We Danced

2023Movie20 minEnglish

Written, Directed and Produced by Ryan Moore. Short film premiering at the Beverly Hills Film Festival

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users88%
Director: Kirsten SheridanGenres: Drama, Music

Plot Summary

In contemporary Dublin, a young woman, Evelyn, grapples with her past while working in a crisis center. She finds solace and connection through an immersive dance project that encourages participants to confront and express their trauma. As Evelyn navigates her own emotional journey, she begins to mend and finds a new sense of self through the power of movement and community.

Critical Reception

When We Danced has been met with a generally positive reception, lauded for its sensitive portrayal of trauma and healing, and its innovative use of dance as a therapeutic medium. Critics have praised the performances and the film's ability to foster emotional resonance.

What Reviewers Say

  • A powerful and moving exploration of healing through art.
  • The film effectively uses dance to convey complex emotional states.
  • Performances are subtle and impactful, drawing viewers into the characters' journeys.

Google audience: Audiences have responded warmly to "When We Danced," appreciating its hopeful message about recovery and its authentic depiction of human resilience. Many found the dance sequences particularly moving and cathartic, highlighting the film's ability to inspire and uplift.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the Galway Film Fleadh, won Best Screenplay at the Irish Film & Television Awards.

Fun Fact

The dance choreography for the film was developed in collaboration with local Dublin community groups and therapeutic dance practitioners, incorporating their real-life experiences into the narrative.

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