Screening Room:
Red
Dance of the Spirits
Matei, a young shepherd boy living in the outskirts of Romania, finds more comfort among his sheep than with his abusive, alcoholic dad. But now Matei is starting to mimic his father’s violence, he’s faced with a question: ‘Who am I?’
Statement
Dance of the Spirits is a deeply moving letter to every young person who feels defined by a past they didn’t choose. By following a boy who finally sees past his father’s violent legacy, the film delivers a life-changing truth: you are not responsible for the pain you inherited, and you are not destined to repeat it. It’s a powerful "wake-up call" that strips away the weight of self-blame, proving that while you didn't choose your upbringing, you have the absolute power to choose your own path. This film is a hand reached out in the dark, offering pure compassion and reminding us that our future isn't a shadow of where we came from, it's built by the brave decisions we make today.
Cast and Crew
Director and Animator: Andreea-Lorena Florea Producer Claud Cunningham Writer: Alfie Kelly Cinematographer: Catherina Scarpellini Production Designer: Kezia Hessam Editor :Karin Raksanugraha Composer: Katrina Rose Sound Designer & Re-recording Mixer: Jacob Stone Colourist: Nidhi Kullu Production Manager: Chrystal Holder Production Manager: Jeanet Froidurot Cast Father: Romulus Hotea Matei: Jacob Stone Dancer 1: Alin Andrei Todica Dancer 2: Cosmin Todica Art Assistants Animation Assistant: Dhananjay Barangule Painting Animation Assistant: Georgina Carpenter, Ainara Giraldo Garcia, Ligia-Petra Prejbeanu, Livvy Seabrook - Wilkins, Anna-Maria Laventi, Elizabeth Fraser Character Design Assistant: Hatice Sena Balkan Compositing Assistant: Andrei-Leonard Florea Production Assistant Anjana Jogy Antony Production Assistant Humphrey Woollard Musicians: John Young, Katie Ellwood, Darren Sng, Harpal Mudhar, Shaun Williams Voices: :Agim Murati, Alina-Somna Spatariu, Andreea Duta-Spatariu, Andrei-Leonard Florea, Bobi Eugen Spatariu, Sophie Stephanie Spatariu