FILM
Collaboration with Leila Ziu
2014

Doppel is a performance shot in Mexico that delves into the enduring conflict of identity and the unwavering resilience of cultural traditions in the face of ever-evolving societal changes and dynamics of dominance.
The piece contemplates the contemporary dissonance caused by external influences in juxtaposition to the deep-rooted cultural ties to the spiritual realm and the world of the deceased.

Central to the performance is the creation of a fictitious figure, crafted from fabric sourced from the local shops where the scene unfolds, transforming unwitting merchants into an audience.
The enigmatic figure's journey blurs the boundaries between the realms of the living and the dead, leaving audiences to ponder whether it is returning from the afterlife or embarking on a journey towards its demise.

Co-directed by Leila Ziu & Maëva Berthelot
DOP: Baltazar Peña Rios
Edit: Leila Ziu
Music & Sound Design: Claudio Miguel
Camera: Mauricio Arechavala, Baltazar Peña Rios, Leila Ziu

Produced and supported by The British Arts Council, Hofesh Shechter Company and Jerwood Charitable Foundation

DOPPEL (extract)