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ATARAXY  33 (2024), 3'23". Scanned 16mm. Colour.

The second film from this series, sees performance artist Noan Alves in a journey of self-discovery depicted through the bond between mother and son, revealing emotion via movement, and the interplay of body, and space.​

CREDITS

Director: Curtis Essel
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Performance Artist: Noan Alves

Producer: Naafia Naahemaa

Cinematographer: Kyrill Ahlvers

AC/Focus Puller: Kevin Brari

Gaffer: Tobias Ade

Stylist: Adémidé Udoma

Wardrobe: Artisanal One

Composer: Ghostpoet

Colourist: Dan Levy

Colour Producer: Jai Durban

Film lab: Silbersalz Cinelab

Production: YAASAA
 

& a special thank you to:

 

Adriana Aparecida

The Stuttgart Ballet

Silbersalz Cinelab

St. Maria als ...

Salon Populaire

Henry Wilson

All Rights Reserved. © Curtis Essel 2026

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