40 M Under

source: alexekman

The dance film 40 M UNDER is Alexander Ekman’s first lengthy film project. The film, which was recorded in the summer of 2009 in the former reactor hall at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, focuses on a few people who carry out a type of installation underground.
40 M UNDER has been broadcasted in festivals and on National Swedish television.
”What makes film so interesting for me is the opportunity it provides to play with perspective, tempo and images in a way that the stage doesn’t allow for. There’s also an intimacy in film that allows details to be sharpened and enhanced. The strong personalities of the Cullberg Ballet dancers become even more pronounced on film as compared with the stage,” says Ekman.
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source: cullbergbalettense

The dance film 40 M UNDER is Alexander Ekman’s first lengthy film project. The film, which was recorded in the summer of 2009 in the former reactor hall at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, focuses on a few people who carry out a type of installation underground.

“What makes film so interesting for me is the opportunity to play with perspective, tempo and images in a way that the stage does not permit. Film also offers a proximity that makes it possible to reinforce and showcase details. The strong personalities of the Cullberg Ballet dancers become even more distinct on film than on stage,” says Alexander Ekman.
Choreography and production: Alexander Ekman and Martin Steinberg
Costumes: Nina Stenmark and Malin Eriksson
Music: Matmos, among others.

Length 19 minutes
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source: alexekman

Alexander Ekman is a free lancing director / choreographer.

Ekman is known for his fast paced timing and witty humor and clever transitions. He aims to create work which the majority can connect to, finding subjects that we can all relate to.
Since 2006 he has devoted his time creating pieces which both entertain and question the observer. He aims to transform the atmosphere in the auditorium and to always surprise the audience.
”The most important question I always ask myself before I begin creating a new work is, Why do we need this piece?”
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source: tendutv

Alexander Ekman (Stockholm, 1984) is an internationally sought after choreographer who has created more than 35 works to date, for companies such as Cullberg Ballet, Netherlands Dance Theater, Goteborg Ballet, Iceland Dance Company, Bern Ballet, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Ballet de l’Opéra du Rhin, Royal Swedish Ballet, The Norwegian National Ballet and Juilliard Dance Ensemble. He is currently associate choreographer for Nederlands Dans Theater 2 (NDT2).

Alexander’s works are known for their clever ideas, fast-paced choreography and abundance of humor. His breakthrough work “Flockwork” (2006), is currently in the repertory of various European dance companies. His work “Cacti”, created on NDT2 in 2010, was nominated for the Dutch “Swan” Award for Best Dance Production and for a 2012 National Dance Award (UK) in the category ‘Best Modern Choreography’. Cacti will see its Australian premiere with Sydney Dance Company in March 2013. Alexander is creating and setting works in years 12/13 on the following companies: Royal Swedish Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, NDT2, NDT1, Dresden Semper Oper, Dortmund Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Gothenborg Danskompani.