Two young brothers who immigrated to Ireland from the Dominican Republic in 2014 will have their story shown on Europe’s largest outdoor screen at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), from April 16th to 30th.
Dance documentary BREAKIN’ BROTHERS is a film by CoisCéim Dance Theatre in partnership with Wildfire Films. It tells the incredible true story of brothers Cristian and Cosmo, who harness their breakdancing skills to overcome adversity and gain acceptance in contemporary Ireland.
The screening is part of CoisCéim Cinematheque, an ongoing project that seeks to find innovative ways to screen dance films and engage new audiences with the art form.
Other films to be shown include the 2011 IFTA-nominated Deep End Dance directed by Conor Horgan and featuring a surreal and extraordinary underwater dance between CoisCéim’s artistic director, David Bolger, and his mother, Madge.
Speaking ahead of the screenings, David Bolger said, “It’s an absolute honour to be partnering with IMMA to show our film work on the Living Canvas. As a dance company, we have always aimed to explore innovative, unexpected ways to showcase dance, from our live performances and film projects to virtual reality.”
The screenings are dedicated to Martha O’Neill, the well-known filmmaker who passed away last year and was the producer of both films.
“Martha, the extraordinarily talented filmmaker and friend of our company, would have loved to have seen the films continue to inspire audiences. As we approach her first anniversary, we would like to dedicate these screenings to her memory.”
Bolger adds, “It is fitting that one of the film’s ‘Breakin’ Brothers’ final scene was shot in the beautiful quadrant at IMMA. So it’s a homecoming of sorts.”
Living Canvas at IMMA is a partnership between IMMA and IPUT Real Estate. The two-year programme presents contemporary art films and moving image works by Irish and international artists.
CoisCéim Cinematheque at IMMA’s Living Canvas, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, will take place from April 16th to 30th from 10am to 5.30pm each day.
For further information, see coisceim.com
Feature Image: Dancers Cristian and Cosmo with musician Rónán Ó Snodaigh in Breakin’ Brothers dance documentary to be shown in IMMA. Image by Jass Foley
