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A breath caught on ice … This film traces the commitment and quiet resilience behind the graceful façade, as figure skater Nina Pinzarrone prepares to perform.
Through masterful editing and a seamless interplay of sound and image, Catarina Gonçalves crafts a timeless cinematic essay on artistic motion. She follows 17-year-old Nina Pinzarrone, Belgium’s second-ranked figure skater, as she embarks on the delicate yet relentless pursuit of perfection while preparing for her first World Championships. Gonçalves’ intimate black-and-white cinematography remains devotedly close to her subject, capturing exercises and repetitions that reveal both resilience and vulnerability. The result is an elegant portrait of a talent in the making, and of the unwavering dedication behind every great achievement.
Through masterful editing and a seamless interplay of sound and image, Catarina Gonçalves crafts a timeless cinematic essay on artistic motion. She follows 17-year-old Nina Pinzarrone, Belgium’s second-ranked figure skater, as she embarks on the delicate yet relentless pursuit of perfection while preparing for her first World Championships. Gonçalves’ intimate black-and-white cinematography remains devotedly close to her subject, capturing exercises and repetitions that reveal both resilience and vulnerability. The result is an elegant portrait of a talent in the making, and of the unwavering dedication behind every great achievement.
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Premiere statusWorld premiere
Film details
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Director(s)Catarina Gonçalves
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Country(s)Portugal, Hungary, Belgium
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Year2025
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Duration15 mins
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Producer(s)Catarina Gonçalves, Doc Nomads
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CinematographyCatarina Gonçalves, Ali Tahrein
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EditingCatarina Gonçalves
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SoundAurelien Lebourg, Catarina Gonçalves
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Language(s)Dutch, English
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