Bhairava (2018)

Bhairava (2018) poster

“Bhairava” evokes facets of Shiva, the Lord of Dance, as both the destroyer of evil and the guardian of time. He is fierce and drives terrible deeds, but he is also the Divine Protector and Supreme Guardian; his intention springs from pure compassion. In this work, carried by a strong and deeply evocative musical score and by the singular energy of the ancient site of Hampi, dancer and choreographer Shantala Shivalingappa embodies the presence and distinctive qualities of Bhairava. With her technical mastery and refined expressivity, she alternates between moments of precise symbolic gestures and more abstract body language surging from the powerful and omnipresent persona of Bhairava, creating a vivid incarnation of the deity.

Director: Philip Szporer, Marlene Millar
Runtime: 14 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ramesh Jetty
Editing: Marlene Millar
Production: Mouvement Perpétuel
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Philip Szporer, Marlene Millar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhairava about?
“Bhairava” evokes facets of Shiva, the Lord of Dance, as both the destroyer of evil and the guardian of time. He is fierce and drives terrible deeds, but he is also the Divine Protector and Supreme Guardian; his intention springs from pure compassion. In this work, carried by a strong and deeply evocative musical score and by the singular energy of the ancient site of Hampi, dancer and choreographer Shantala Shivalingappa embodies the presence and distinctive qualities of Bhairava. With her technical mastery and refined expressivity, she alternates between moments of precise symbolic gestures and more abstract body language surging from the powerful and omnipresent persona of Bhairava, creating a vivid incarnation of the deity.
Who directed Bhairava?
Bhairava was directed by Philip Szporer, Marlene Millar.
Who stars in Bhairava?
Bhairava stars Shantala Shivalingappa.
How long is Bhairava?
Bhairava has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).