S O I

"S O I," meaning ‘the self’ in French, is a short dance film set against the majestic Swiss Alps. It explores the contrast between the breathtaking beauty of epic landscapes and the vulnerability of being amidst Nature's grandeur. The film follows four protagonists as they navigate this awe-inspiring yet daunting terrain, dancing, separating, and seeking connection amidst the sublime yet harsh environment. It prompts reflection on our place within nature: the allure of its heights, the humility it imposes, and the existential question of our welcome in such vast, untamed spaces.

Executive producer | Director | Choreographer Nicole von Arx
Producer NVA & Guests
Cinematographer | Editor Julien Roserens

Colorist Zoé Candito
First Assistant | Cameraman Tristan Zumbach
Costume Collective Swallow
Dancers Claude "CJ" Johnson, Caitlin Taylor, Maddy Wright, Michael Greenberg
Music Medela Written and performed by Ben Lukas Boysen - Courtesy of Erased Tapes
Music Supervision Dan Gross

Re-recording Mixer Christopher Keyes
Photography Gab Premand
Film Office RDDM - Région Dents Du Midi
RDDM Production Representative and Transport Coordinator Yannick Ducrot
Film Location Lac de Soi in the Swiss Alps
Made possible with the support of Gland Culture

Award Winner: Cultur’halle Film Festival