DOGS TABLE, KATHAKALI

(LA TABLE AUX CHIENS, KATHAKALI)

Film by Cédric Martinelli et Julien Touati (40', 2010, vo ss st)

This film plunges us into the universe of Kathakali. From daily classes to performances, we discover the demanding regime of technique and the incredible commitment of the actors along with facial expressions, hand positions, the splendour of the decor and the costumes, the colours of the makeup – all of which are codified. This film is more than a didactic experience of Kathakali; it is an exceptional document that takes the spectator to the heart of India’s reality.