Nuno SerrãoPT

Motion / 2023 · 3′

Entanglement

Experimental short film · No dialogue

Two dancers supporting each other close to the floor.
Film still — Entanglement, 2023

Synopsis

2023 · 3′

An experimental short film about a relationship, told without dialogue. Quantum entanglement becomes a metaphor for connection and for the ways an encounter can change our understanding of love.

Credits

Production & crew
Writing and direction
Nuno Serrão
Dancers
Rosa Rodrigues, Marco Olival
Camera
Nuno Serrão
Gaffer
Délio Gonçalves
Production assistance
Andreia Rodrigues
Editing
Nuno Serrão
Production
urbanistas, Nuno Barcelos
Soundtrack
The Most Beautiful Boy — The Irrepressibles
Commissioned by
L Concerts
Format
ProRes444 / ProRes422 · Colour · Stereo
Running time
3′
Close-up of a performer in a grey shirt beneath fluorescent lights.
01Entanglement, 2023
A performer leaning backwards in a concrete interior.
02Entanglement, 2023
Close-up of two hands touching.
03Entanglement, 2023
A performer arching backwards beneath a row of lights.
04Entanglement, 2023
Two dancers supporting each other close to the floor.
05Entanglement, 2023
An inverted dancer supported by another performer.
06Entanglement, 2023
Bare feet with one heel raised above the floor.
07Entanglement, 2023
Two distant figures between concrete columns in a car park.
08Entanglement, 2023
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Festival history

Festival record · Artist’s archive

Participations and distinctions recorded in the artist’s archive. Where available, references link to organiser records.

Awards & distinctions
2025

FiciMad

Best Cinematography

2024

Blois Danse Festival

Jury Award

Official selections
2025

Berlin Dance Film Festival

Official selection

2025

Braga Science Film Festival

Official selection

2024

Azores Fringe Fest

Official selection

2024

Braga International Dance Film Festival

Official selection

2024

Cinalfama Lisbon Screening and Awards

Official selection

2024

Festival RAKSA

Official selection

2024

Festival Videodanza de Puerto Rico

Official selection

2024

Greensboro Dance Film Festival

Official selection

2024

Opine Dance Film Festival

Official selection

2024

San Francisco Frozen Film Festival

Official selection

2023

Dance on Screen

Official selection

2023

Exeter Film Festival

Official selection

2023

Girona Film Festival

Official selection

2023

InShadow Lisbon Screendance Festival

Official selection

2023

Lisboa Indie Film Festival

Official selection

2023

Los Angeles Dance Film Festival

Official selection

2023

Metropolis Film Festival

Official selection

2023

Mignolo International Festival

Official selection

Longlists, nominations & finalists
2025

Paris Art Movie Awards

Nomination — Best Dance

2024

Astoria Film Festival

Finalist

2023

36 Girona Film Festival

Finalist

2023

Cinematica Videodance Competition

Finalist

2023

Mignolo International Festival

Finalist

2023

Near Nazareth Film Festival

Finalist

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