In plain sight
Kurzfilm(10:33 min) by Tanin Torabi

In plain sight is the result of months of exploring urban movements on a boulevard in Tehran, Iran. In a society where many questions and restrictions exist around the concept of ‘movement’, three performers try to define their limits of dance. They interact with their surroundings and thus become an integral part of the flow of the city. They accompany each other to find the power of collective movement. The journey is the destination.

BIO
Tanin Torabi

Tanin Torabi is a multi-award-winning filmmaker and choreographer acclaimed for her innovative single-take short dance films in Tehran, described by critics as ‚pushing the boundaries of screendance.‘ In 2021, Dance Magazine recognized her as one of the ‚9 Screendance Artists You Should Know.‘
Throughout her years of career, Tanin has showcased her films at over 150 film festivals and academic institutions globally, while also conducting workshops and serving on jury panels for prestigious festivals such as Cannes Dance Film Festival and Dance Camera West. Among her recent accolades is the esteemed Cinedans grand prize for her 2023 film ‚Until…‘, alongside a 7-month bursary from Institut Francais to conduct choreographic research at Cite Internationale des Arts residency in Paris. As a choreographer and performer, she has collaborated with numerous dance artists, most notably with NYC-based choreographer Yoshiko Chuma since 2021 in international shows. Tanin’s upcoming projects include a choreographic collaboration with visual artist Nathalie Joffre for Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris, and a collaborative fellowship at Villa Arson University in Nice, France. Coming from a Sociology background, Tanin holds an MA in Contemporary Dance from the University of Limerick in Ireland.

Image credits: Tanin Torabi