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Wikipedia article'The Cost of Living' is a British physical theatre dance film made in 2004 by DV8 Films Ltd. and Channel 4. It is an adaptation of a stage production by DV8 Physical Theatre. Directed by Lloyd Newson, the founder of DV8 Physical Theatre, the film uses dance, dialogue and physical theatre to tell the story of two street performers and their interaction with other performers in Cromer, a seaside resort town, at the end of the summer season. The film has won a number of awards. CastThe cast are: *Eddie Kay *David Toole *Vivien Wood *Tanja Liedtke *Rowan Thorpe *Kareena Oates *Tom Hodgson *Jose Maria Alves *Robin Dingemans *Eddie Nixon The characters use the actors' actual first names. NarrativeThe principal characters Dave (David Toole) and Eddie (Eddie Kay) are out of work performers in a seaside resort at the end of the summer. Dave is a double amputee dancer determined to keep his independence in spite of his disability, Eddie is a tough, aggressive character who believes in justice and respect. Through a series of scenes and dances Dave and Eddie encounter and interact with other people living on the fringe of society. ReceptionThe film was well received by critics and also won a number of awards at film festivals in various countries. 'New York Times'
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Awards*NOW Audience Choice Award, Moving Pictures Festival 2004, Toronto *Paula Citron Award, Moving Pictures Festival 2004, Toronto *Best of VideoDance Audience Award, VideoDance 2004, Athens *Jury Prize, Dance on Camera Festival 2005, New York. - The prize citation said: "With astonishing originality and surprising invention, The Cost of Living dazzles the mind and eye with its seamless integration of the kinetic, the dramatic, use of both language and dialogue, creation of colorfully unforgettable characters, and assured cinematic instincts and technique." *Audience Choice Award, Festival of Dance Film for the Camera 2005, Brasilia *Sette Jury Prize, International Festival of Films on Art 2005, Montreal *Arts & Specials, Rose d'Or 2005, Lucerne *Best Camera Re-work, IMZ Dance Screen 2005, Brighton *Audience Award, Cinedans 2005, Amsterdam *TV Performing Arts, Prix Italia 2005, Milan *Time Out Live Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance 2006, London *Best of Festival, Picture This Film Festival 2006, Calgary *Choreography Media Honors Award, Dance Camera West 2007, Los Angeles *All About Dance Award, Milano Doc Festival 2007, Milan *Special Mention, Look & Roll Festival 2008, Basel *Special Merit Award, Documentary and Disability Festival 2009, Athens *Grand Prix RTBF-EOP!, EOP! International Film Festival 2011, Namur, Belgium *Audience Award/Pro Faito Award, Faito DOC Film Festival 2012, Italy References | |
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