In WIM, documentary film maker Lut Vandekeybus takes you on a journey through the energetic, poetic and complex universe of her brother, the lauded choreographer and director Wim Vandekeybus. It is a spirited portrait of an impressive career.
Wim Vandekeybus began his career with Jan Fabre, before soon going on to establish his own company, Ultima Vez. His first show, ‘What the Body Does Not Remember’ (1987), grew into an international success and won high acclaim for its pioneering language of dance. It marked the start of a career that put both the company and Flemish dance on the world map. In the early 1990s, he started to incorporate films into his productions. And with success: the short film ‘Elba and Federico’ (1993) was among the award winners at the Brussels Film Festival. WIM is not only a visual journey through his artistic work; it is also a journey of discovery through the relationship of the choreographer with the various dramas of everyday life and how he incorporates these into his dance and film performances. Dancers and co-workers testify to Vandekeybus’ visionary talent and rousing enthusiasm, but also his drive for perfection and sometimes erratic temperament.
Lut Vandekeybus uses an abundance of unpublished archive material, unique home videos and in-depth interviews to deliver an inspired portrait of her brother’s impressive career.
