BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Dance, Documentary Theme, Social,
Germany
2026
Runtime, min
8
Director
Alasdair Jardine
Selections and Awards:
REVIEWS:
A vivid, powerful, dynamic, and very unusual film. The expressiveness of the dance is striking! A true gift of minimalism—everything seems so simple, yet it creates a breathtaking sense of depth, scale, and emotional range. Thank you!
Live Screenings Attendee
The director turns Kossi Aholou-Wokawui's body into a physical vessel for social tragedy. Water serves not merely as a prop, but as a hostile, antagonizing element breaking down bodily movement.
Stacy S
A little confused
Live Screenings Attendee
The meaning runs too deep.
Live Screenings Attendee
Powerful.
Live Screenings Attendee
impressive!
Paulo Costa
I enjoyed it!! Love the reflections and how the light interacts with the water splashes. As the intensity in music and choreography builds, I wonder if you could have done more with the camera ~ for instance, more camera movement, switching to wider angle closeups, or even underwater shots. Or moving the lights during the shot around/away/towards the dancer. The reflection shot is super groovy under the end credits!
Emma Huibregtse
Breathtaking light contrast!
Kobayashi Ayumi
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