Otousan
2015
“Plaintiff respectfully moves this Court to issue a summons to Defendant and render judgment compelling the father to initiate telephonic verbal communication with his son, who loves Defendant. In support of the alleged emotional damages sustained, Plaintiff submits the celestial body known as the sun”.
The dance work "Otousan" shares a journey of leaving the religious world, depicting the tension between secular society and Jewish-Hasidic culture. The piece combines contemporary culture, Hasidic dance, and electronic music. Accompanying the performance is an imaginary lawsuit, written in concise legal language, in which the son sues the father for his love. The lawsuit is supported by legal evidence that forms the performance itself, presented through dance segments, songs, and live music.
From the reviews:
“The choreography surprises with its originality… The energy of the excellent dancers erupts and bubbles over like the uncorking of champagne… Stunning. The work reveals a mind that thinks differently; it is fresh, delightfully eccentric, and sparks curiosity about Filtser’s future as a creator”.
Ruth Eshel, Haaretz Gallery
Trailer
Dancers: Chiaki Horita, Asami Ida, Yoni Simon, Matan Cohen, Etay Axelroad, Evyatar Omessy, Kelvin Vu, Kyle Scheurich, Ido Gidron, Doron Perk, Yotam Baruch, Shane Elliot Scopatz, Yankalle Filtser
Live Music: Daniella Tourgeman
Art: Maya Shoham
Production: Shahar Sarit Sharashove
Wine: Alona Winery
Sound: Dudi Bell
Studios Thanks to Bikurey Ha'itim Center
Special Thanks: Frida Shoham
Created as part of ׳Porch׳ - Batsheva Ensemble Dancers Create 2015
Production: Doron Perk and Lenny Hassin
With the support of the Michael Sela Foundation
Winner of the "Diablogue" competition
Artistic Direction: Ella Ben Aharon
Photos and Header Video: Maya Shoham
Trailer Videography: Daniel Pikes