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'The Cost of Living' was shot on location in a typical, old-fashioned and faded English seaside resort where the summer season has petered to an end, and an air of desertion hangs over the town. Eddie and David are disillusioned street performers. Eddie is tough, confrontational and not afraid to defend his belief in justice, respect and honesty. David is a legless dancer who is quietly determined not to let his disability or society's prejudices get in his way. A series of inter-linked scenes show Eddie and David's encounters with other people; some are incredibly hard-hitting, others exhilarating because of their sheer physicality. Issues are raised about how we judge others and how we, in turn, value ourselves through physical metaphors. The film challenges notions of dance and demonstrates how expansive and individual the medium can be. The work of DV8 Physical Theatre is about taking risks both physical and aesthetic. It is about personal politics, about breaking down barriers between dance and theatre and, above all, about communicating ideas and feelings clearly and unpretentiously. The company tells stories through extended naturalistic movement in a radical yet accessible way, shunning linear narrative and rejecting the traditional conventions of ballet and modern dance. Winner of the 2005 Prix Italia, Rose d'Or, and Sette Jury Prize.
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Extraordinary --The New York Times
NEWSON TRIUMPHS AGAIN … Performances are everywhere excellent. The production is visually superlative. --The Financial Times
PHYSICAL PERFECTION ... The best contemporary choreography you will see anywhere ... a brilliant piece of physical theatre. The Stage --The Stage
NEWSON TRIUMPHS AGAIN … Performances are everywhere excellent. The production is visually superlative. --The Financial Times
PHYSICAL PERFECTION ... The best contemporary choreography you will see anywhere ... a brilliant piece of physical theatre. The Stage --The Stage
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
This is an astounding piece of work from start to finish. Setting a surreal scene in a seaside town in Britain, the dancers perform using unconventional choreography which aims to challenge viewers' notions of grace and physical perfection. The film moves through a number of set pieces in which the two main characters Eddie and David encounter various other people in both physically and emotionally uplifting and/or confrontational ways.
This film achieved exactly what it aimed to do: to make me think about the way we look at others and judge them, especially on the basis of their physique. For a lot of people this film will shoot down their preconceptions about high art and performance. It's rare that you see art and social issues mix so effectively as they do here. If you love dance and choreography and you want to see something that will both satisfy what you already love about dance and yet make you think differently about it at the same time, then watch this - it's unforgettable.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this DVD for my daughter because she needed it for her drama GCSE. I am not a fan of modern dance being much more of a traditionalist but I highly recommend this DVD, it is truly EXCELLENT! Be aware, however, especially if buying for a younger age group, that there is a proliferation of foul language.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By R. Scott
Format:DVD
I had never done a piece of physical theatre until this year at college. To show me and my class what it was all about we watched this DVD, it challenges our views on people and sometimes they say what others might be thinking or wouldn't normally speak out about in a certain situation, after writing this I am buying it as it is definately money well spent !
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This has been around for while and I have been meaning to buy it. It is well produced, impressive and enjoyable if a bit challenging.
By Big Old Bear
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There is no point in my writing about this performance - you will be convinced only when you see it.
By K. Eva
Format:DVD
Brilliant work filled with humour, beauty & mind awakening thoughts.. Brilliant music. I will watch it over and over again. Only minus is that the dialect is quite prominent, so for a non "english" english speaker it's a little difficult to hang on to the lines..
Subtitles in english would give it more value & enjoyment...(then maybe something to enjoy for the hearing impared as well?)
Subtitles in english would give it more value & enjoyment...(then maybe something to enjoy for the hearing impared as well?)
By NatJayneBri
Format:DVD
Once again another spectacular performance from DV8 Physical Theatre. This DVD has given me a lot of inspiration or my A Level Theatre Studies devising piece. I would recommend this DVD to any performers out there as they are a great group who will over come any boundaries others wouldn't dare to face.
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