Aṁṁonia draws inspiration from Pina Bausch’s work, exploring the hidden power dynamics within society. The film follows two cleaners who, through the possessions they find in a messy hotel suite, begin to imagine and embody the lives of the guests.
Choreographed by Emma Farnell-Watson and Kieran Lai, the movement reflects how objects shape character, power and ways of moving. Directed by Joe Connor, it delves into class boundaries and the unseen structures that confine people, using dance to express what’s often hidden from view.
This film is part of The Classics ReFramed commission series. After a public call out in early 2024, three artists were selected to create a short dance film which takes inspiration from a classic piece of work and reimagines it for our time.
Emma Farnell-Watson presents
A commissioned by Sadlers Wells
Choreography by
Emma Farnell-Watson and Kieran Lai
Concept by
Emma Farnell-Watson, Kieran Lai and Joe Connor
Dancers
Emma Farnell-Watson and Kieran Lai
Director
Joe Connor
Director of Photography
Mike McMillan
Stylist
Taff Williamson
Editor
Jacques Simon and Pablo García
Composer
Jonny Colgan
Production Manager
Kayleigh Umfreville
Camera & Steadicam Operator
Archie Muller
Focus Puller
Onur Ozden
Sound Recordist
Luke Finn
Camera Trainee
Paula Gal
Hair & Make up
Beyana Angelova
Colour Grading
George Kyriacou
Colour Producer
Jamie McCubbin
Sound Design
Diana Amando
Sound Design Producer
Suzy McGreggor & Natalie Curran
Foley artists
Cobblestone Foley
Edit Producer
Noreen Khan
Post Production Company
Magic Pie VFX Manchester
VFX Artist
Andy Galloway & Texas Loveday
BTS photographer
Jay Kasitz
Special Thanks
Aurora Tosi - EP Special Projects at Unimatic
Rosie Gillespie - Senior Pr at Wolf and Badger
All at King Lear Sound, Black Kite Studios, Trim Editing and Rogue Films.
Commissioned by
Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage & Studio