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Dance Like Your Old Man

Year of completion
2007
Content type
Documentary
Format
Short
Genre
Arts, Culture
Duration
10 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

Six women imitate their dads' dancing in a film about fathers as seen through the eyes of their daughters. These unseen men come to life through the dances and reflections of their children.
Completion Year
2007
Genres
Arts, Culture
Format
Short
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Director

Gideon Obarzanek, Edwina Throsby

Producer

Edwina Throsby, Gideon Obarzanek

Australian Sales Contact

Edwina Throsby

International Sales Contact

Edwina Throsby

Writer

Edwina Throsby, Gideon Obarzanek

Awards

2008 — ReelDance International Dance On Screen Festival – REELDANCE AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY 2008

2008 — Flickerfest – Best Documentary

2007 — Melbourne International Film Festival – Nova Cinemas Award for Creative Excellence in Australian Film

2007 — Melbourne International Film Festival – Best Documentary Short Film

Screenings

2007 — Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

2008 — Flickerfest

2007 — Melbourne International Film Festival

2007 — The Sydney Film Festival

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