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Kreativ: A Study in Creativity by Alexander Ekman
Documentary
Move to Live with Akram Khan
Acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan explores the transformative power of movement in a series of insightful conversations. He delves into the lives of top actors, artists, musicians, and dancers, including stage designer Es Devlin, actor Andy Serkis, violinist Izzy Judd, actor Khalid Abdalla, Royal Ballet Star Francesca Hayward, actor Kathryn Hunter, and more, revealing how movement fuels their creativity and well-being. Join Akram as he unpacks the power that movement has to enrich our experiences on a personal and collective level.
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- 1 Season
- 2024
- Video-cast
- PG, TV-PG
Acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan explores the transformative power of movement in a series of insightful conversations. He delves into the lives of top actors, artists, musicians, and dancers, including stage designer Es Devlin, actor Andy Serkis, violinist Izzy Judd, actor Khalid Abdalla, Royal Ballet Star Francesca Hayward, actor Kathryn Hunter, and more, revealing how movement fuels their creativity and well-being. Join Akram as he unpacks the power that movement has to enrich our experiences on a personal and collective level.
Cast & Crew
(Director), Akram Khan (Self), Susannah Simons (Self), Khalid Abdalla (Self), Andy Serkis (Self), Izzy Judd (Self), Jonzi D (Self), Kathryn Hunter (Self), Francesca Hayward (Self), Es Devlin (Self)- Free
1. Akram Khan
As a taster for his new series, choreographer and dancer Akram Khan introduces us to his passion for movement and the way it affects everything he does in life.
23 mins
2. Es Devlin
Akram describes artist and stage designer Es Devlin as a force of both nature and wisdom. Es reveals how being sensitive to movement has a profound effect on all her many and varied design projects.
50 mins
3. Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis talks to Akram about his early days acting in theatre repertory where he learned how physicality connects with the body’s emotional center.
59 mins
4. Izzy Judd
Violinist and author Izzy Judd opens up to Akram about the impact that a family tragedy has had on her and the ways she has found to cope.
45 mins
5. Khalid Abdalla
In a wide ranging conversation with Akram, Khalid talks about his multifaceted life as a ''symphony'' within his body.
49 mins
6. Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward opens up to Akram about how she gets her body and mind into gear as she prepares to be confident and calm for a performance.
37 mins
7. Kathryn Hunter
Olivier Award-winning Actress and Director Kathryn Hunter talks to Akram about her work with Marcello Magni and how movement has always been a cornerstone of her approach to acting.
57 mins
8. Jonzi D
Jonzi D discovered the power of dance, drama and storytelling growing up in East London in the 1970s and 80s.
50 mins