Return to a strange land

In postproduction Latest update: 21 April 2025

Return to a strange land
Návrat do cizí země

Netherlands, Czech Republic / 70 min / Czech, German, English
Documentary

In postproduction Latest update: 21 April 2025

Return to a strange land
Návrat do cizí země

Netherlands, Czech Republic / 70 min / Czech, German, English
Documentary

Jiří Kylián makes the final choreography for his lifelong partner Sabine, a deeply personal performance that celebrates love, creation the ephemeral nature of life.

Through his dynamic work, choreographer Jiří Kylián expresses multitudes. Fundamental themes within our existence. His fascination and reverence for the fate of others. His boundless, singular humor. His humble and gentle nature, which at once complements and contrasts with his larger-than-life personality. Jiří Kylián creates choreographic works for his longtime partner, the German dancer Sabine Kupferberg, with whom he has been living and collaborating with for fifty years. The film centers on the creation of his final work. And for the first time in his life, at seventy-five years old, Jiří will accompany Sabine in performing his swan song.

Cast / Jiří Kylián , Sabine Kupferberg    Costumes / Joke Visser , Hermien Hollander    Dop / Olga Malířová Špátová , Jan Malíř    Editor / Šárka Sklenářová    Make up / Sara Meerman    Sound / Petr Provazník , Tomáš Kubec    Writer / Olga Malířová Špátová

Completion date / August 2025

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