On The Edge Festival

What exactly characterizes circus art, what significance does it have and what could even be an attempt to define circus? In the documentary „Thinking Circus“, various European circus artists give their answers to these questions. Not only do different approaches to this art form become clear, but above all there are also shared basic ideas about the circus. Solidarity, sharing and passing on knowledge and the value of community in the circus are experiencing a new appreciation.

Movie, à partir de 12 ans
Duration → 40 minutes

Production

Supported by Ministry of the Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport, City of Vienna

Distribution

Concept + direction: Arne Mannott
Edit: Manon Pichon
Music: Gammon
Camera: Manon Pichon, Christian Schratt, Arne Mannott
Further film material by: Filip Jacobson, Jörg Müller / Danzalborde Chile
Subtitles: Martin Thomas Pesl

Website → Arne Mannott

In Black Magic two magicians collaborate closely together, despite being physically distant.
Exploring techniques of black theatre and double exposure – reminiscent of 19th-century trick photography- they seamlessly merge traditional methods and modern technology,
allowing for the execution of illusions in real time, blurring the boundaries between ‘virtual’ and ‘real’.

Show, à partir de 12 ans
Duration → 20 minutes

Production

PRODUCTION
WHS
Portmanteau

Distribution

CONCEPT & PERFORMANCE
Luis Sartori do Vale
Kalle Nio

MUSIC / SOUND DESIGN
Libero Mureddu

SPECIAL THANKS
Leena Nio
Mira Ravald
Juuso Hannukainen

PHOTOS
Mikko Pirinen

Website → Kalle Nio and Luis Sartori do Vale

Starting from the frontal classroom arrangement, “What is left” deals with spatial structures that shape human communication culture. It is familiar to us from theaters, the waiting situation at counters, the hierarchy in a courtroom, in school or in church, as well as from advertising screens in subway stations. All these spaces demand and structure the gaze attention of bodies in space. The performance is dedicated to these subtle and not always perceptible architectural structures, that create a field of tension between space and body, communication and power.

Show, à partir de 12 ans
Duration → 45 minutes

Distribution

Artistic direction, choreography: Tim Behren
Performance, Creation: Mijin Kim, Leon Börgens, Maria Madeira, Maiol Pruna Soler, Francesco Germini
Philosophical accompaniment: Eric Eggert
Dramaturgical accompaniment: Mirjam Hildbrand
Light & stage design, visual dramaturgy: Charlotte Ducousso
Lighting consultation: Felix Bonowski
Musical composition, dramaturgy: Simon Bauer
Costume design: Margot Charbonnier

Interdisciplinary Research: Anna Menzel, Mirjam Hildbrand, Eric Eggert, Charlotte Ducousso, Simon Bauer, Tim Behren

Productionmanagement: Lena Peters / Lisa Lehnen
Management, PR: Mechtild Tellmann

Website → Overhead project