The Dance-Off (2023)
By a quiet gas station in rural Buenos Aires, a young kid, Ernesto, confesses to his friend that he wants to be a dancer when he grows up. But in the patriarchal flatlands of Argentina, dancing isn't really an option. After being harassed by drivers by, Ernesto hides in the bathroom where he magically runs into a broken-hearted drag queen, Ruby. Charmingly mischievous, Ruby challenges him to a fateful dance off; one that will ultimately and forever encourage him to follow his dancing dreams.
Director: Nicolás Keller Sarmiento
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: July 21, 2023
Cast
- Valentín Gerez - Ernesto
- Nicolás Keller Sarmiento - Ruby
- Santiago Cortés - Martín
- Gabriela Carina Polli - Mamá Ernesto
- Néstor Gerez - Padre Martín (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Naicol Perren
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Cheerleading Competition and Team Spirit
Keywords
dance, drag queen, bullying, argentina, lgbt, dance-off
More Films by Director: Nicolás Keller Sarmiento
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dance-Off about?
- By a quiet gas station in rural Buenos Aires, a young kid, Ernesto, confesses to his friend that he wants to be a dancer when he grows up. But in the patriarchal flatlands of Argentina, dancing isn't really an option. After being harassed by drivers by, Ernesto hides in the bathroom where he magically runs into a broken-hearted drag queen, Ruby. Charmingly mischievous, Ruby challenges him to a fateful dance off; one that will ultimately and forever encourage him to follow his dancing dreams.
- Who directed The Dance-Off?
- The Dance-Off was directed by Nicolás Keller Sarmiento.
- Who stars in The Dance-Off?
- The Dance-Off stars Valentín Gerez, Nicolás Keller Sarmiento, Santiago Cortés, Gabriela Carina Polli, Néstor Gerez.
- How long is The Dance-Off?
- The Dance-Off has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Dance-Off?
- The Dance-Off is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Dance-Off produced?
- The Dance-Off was produced in Argentina.
- What are the themes of The Dance-Off?
- The themes of The Dance-Off include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Cheerleading Competition and Team Spirit.