Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance (2025)
Drawing from traditional West African dances and her own exploration of various European dances, Germaine Acogny developed the technique named for her: the Acogny technique. More than 50 years spent on the international stage and in teaching young dancers in Senegal and around the world have given Acogny, now 80, an iconic status across an entire continent.
Director: Greta-Marie Becker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: July 16, 2025
Cast
- Germaine Acogny - Self
Screenplay
Music: Fabrice Bouillon LaForest
Cinematography: Sophie Maintigneux
Editing: Katja Dringenberg
Production: CALA Filmproduktion
Country: Germany, France
Language: English, Français, Wolof
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Greta-Marie Becker
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance about?
- Drawing from traditional West African dances and her own exploration of various European dances, Germaine Acogny developed the technique named for her: the Acogny technique. More than 50 years spent on the international stage and in teaching young dancers in Senegal and around the world have given Acogny, now 80, an iconic status across an entire continent.
- Who directed Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
- Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance was directed by Greta-Marie Becker.
- Who stars in Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
- Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance stars Germaine Acogny.
- How long is Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
- Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance?
- Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance is a Documentary film.
- Where was Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance produced?
- Germaine Acogny - The Essence of Dance was produced in Germany, France.