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The Akram Tree

January 20, 2011 1h 21m

Originally released in 2011. The Akram Tree is a documentary film. directed by Francesco Cabras. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The Akram Tree is a journey through the personal and professional world of the british-bangladeshi coreographer and dancer Akram Khan. My intelligence is in my body says Akram himself, a body built by acute observations of the reality, legends, and unceasing work here well represented by Gnosis, a pièce realized in collaboration with seven artists expressely discovered in different parts of the world. These traditions and experimentations from India, Japan, Pakistan, England, Egypt, Iraq and Bangladesh collaborate together to create a work between classic indian kathak and contemporary dance. The film portrays the story of this peculiar human and artistic adventure often transcending the narration for the sake of a more visionary look influenced by the location where the documentary has been shot: the futuristic and conflictive city of Abu Dhabi with its desertic and metaphysical surroundings.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 20, 2011 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Arab Emirates Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Abu Dhabi Culture & Heritage
  • Independent Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Akram Tree about?

The Akram Tree is a journey through the personal and professional world of the british-bangladeshi coreographer and dancer Akram Khan. My intelligence is in my body says Akram himself, a body built...

Who directed The Akram Tree?

The Akram Tree was directed by Francesco Cabras.

How long is The Akram Tree?

The Akram Tree has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was The Akram Tree released?

The Akram Tree was released on January 20, 2011 in theaters.