When Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring was first premiered in 1913, its' groundbreaking use of ballet composition and choreography was seen as so scandalous a riot broke out. For the 106th anniversary of this piece, Culture Device held a 10-week residency at the Royal Opera House, reimagining and reinterpreting this ballet. The first dance troupe of its kind, Culture Device, is a group comprised solely of extraordinary dancers with Down syndrome. Directed by Adam Csoka Keller, the film presents the dancers' fantastic work and their views on working in the arts, the nature of spring and having an extra chromosome. The result encapsulates the revolutionary spirit of the original Rite of Spring, and the ballet Russe.
DIRECTOR
Adam Csoka Keller
COSTUMES & ART DIRECTION
Masha Reva
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Igor Smitka
CHOREOGRAPHY
Daniel Vais & David Pickering
PHOTOGRAPHY
Evelyn Bencicova
EDITOR
Nicola Powell
PRODUCER
Katie Lambert & Rosie Litterick
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Daniel Bergmann
When Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring was first premiered in 1913, its' groundbreaking use of ballet composition and choreography was seen as so scandalous a riot broke out. For the 106th anniversary of this piece, Culture Device held a 10-week residency at the Royal Opera House, reimagining and reinterpreting this ballet. The first dance troupe of its kind, Culture Device, is a group comprised solely of extraordinary dancers with Down syndrome. Directed by Adam Csoka Keller, the film presents the dancers' fantastic work and their views on working in the arts, the nature of spring and having an extra chromosome. The result encapsulates the revolutionary spirit of the original Rite of Spring, and the ballet Russe.
DIRECTOR
Adam Csoka Keller
COSTUMES & ART DIRECTION
Masha Reva
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Igor Smitka
CHOREOGRAPHY
Daniel Vais & David Pickering
PHOTOGRAPHY
Evelyn Bencicova
EDITOR
Nicola Powell
PRODUCER
Katie Lambert & Rosie Litterick
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Daniel Bergmann
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Born in Slovakia, Adam Csoka Keller is an award-winning film director. After completing his studies at Central Saint Martins in London, his hands-on experiences and early works challenged conventional narratives and pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. Adam has traversed various genres, from thought-provoking documentaries to commissioned works and branded collaborations. His films are each marked by a distinctive style and a deep exploration of the human condition by reflecting on the intricacies of identity, culture, and society.
Selected Clients & COLLABORATIONS
Institute of Contemporary Arts
FRIEZE MAGAZINE
Kunsthalle Basel
Royal Opera House
NOWNESS
showstudio
channel 4
DAZED
id magazine
deutsche grammophon
Universal Music
Gucci
Armani
Cartier
SELECTED AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS & SCREENINGS
Institute of Contemporary Arts, London
FRIEZE ART FAIR, NEW YORK
bfi flare, london
queer film festival, shanghai
museumsquartier -q21, vienna
video art - molt gallery, berlin
art week, berlin
FOTOGRAFISKA, STOCKHOLM
NOWNESS AWARDS, LONDON
fashion film awards, milan
asvoff 10 - centre pompidou, paris
showstudio fashion film awarDs, london
All videos, images, and concepts on these pages feature work by Adam Csoka Keller. Under no circumstances shall these digital files, images, videos, audio, and texts be used, copied, displayed, or pulled from this site without the agreement of Adam Csoka Keller.
Adam Csoka Keller © 2024
About
Born in Slovakia, Adam Csoka Keller is an award-winning film director. After completing his studies at Central Saint Martins in London, his hands-on experiences and early works challenged conventional narratives and pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. Adam has traversed various genres, from thought-provoking documentaries to commissioned works and branded collaborations. His films are each marked by a distinctive style and a deep exploration of the human condition by reflecting on the intricacies of identity, culture, and society.
Selected Clients & COLLABORATIONS
Institute of Contemporary Arts
FRIEZE MAGAZINE
Kunsthalle Basel
Royal Opera House
NOWNESS
showstudio
channel 4
DAZED
id magazine
deutsche grammophon
Universal Music
Gucci
Armani
Cartier
SELECTED AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS & SCREENINGS
Institute of Contemporary Arts, London
FRIEZE ART FAIR, NEW YORK
bfi flare, london
queer film festival, shanghai
museumsquartier -q21, vienna
video art - molt gallery, berlin
art week, berlin
FOTOGRAFISKA, STOCKHOLM
NOWNESS AWARDS, LONDON
fashion film awards, milan
asvoff 10 - centre pompidou, paris
showstudio fashion film awarDs, london
All videos, images, and concepts on these pages feature work by Adam Csoka Keller. Under no circumstances shall these digital files, images, videos, audio, and texts be used, copied, displayed, or pulled from this site without the agreement of Adam Csoka Keller.
Adam Csoka Keller © 2024