Juliette Binoche makes her directorial debut, drawing on her acclaimed experimental project in contemporary dance. Screening as part of Beat Film Festival 2026.
In-I in Motion
- Date:
- 11 Jun 2026,
19:00–21:10
- Age restrictions
- 18+
2025, Juliette Binoche
France
156 minutes, French with Russian subtitles
Documentary
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In 2008, two stars—actress Juliette Binoche and choreographer Akram Khan—have ventured to combine contemporary dance with theatre in a stage performance titled In-I. For her, it was the first foray into choreography, and for him, into acting.
Shot from In-I in Motion, 2025
The documentary affords viewers raw access to the creation process, and the rare fascination of watching two leading artists at times out of their depth.
—Guy Lodge, Variety
Seventeen years later, Binoche made a documentary about the work on that production. The performance literally comes to life before the viewer’s eyes, giving them complete freedom to reflect on the nature of this complex, often painful process.
