The Rivalry: Behind The Film

Through dance, a young woman is confronted with the rivalry between her allegorical happiness and sadness.

“The Rivalry” is a dance film about the battle between emotions. Through the film, I wanted to explore the complexity of human perception and the ability to experience two or more conflicting feelings simultaneously. After the protagonist learns conflicting information, dancers with mime-like makeup become allegories for happiness and sadness fighting for her attention.