'Dantza' trivia and fun facts

Claiming the region

With the documentary, the director wants to reclaim the traditional dances of the Basque Country and part of Navarre, making a poetic metaphor about singing to the earth with an environmentalist message.

Passion for dance

Telmo Esnal, the director of 'Dantza', during his youth participated in the Ballet Festival of Havana. This caused that, when he became a filmmaker, he wanted to make a film about dance and folklore.

Professional dancers

The team of dancers that to see in 'Dantza' are professional artists who are not dedicated to acting. In fact, in addition to being a dancer, they are architects, graduates in Communication Sciences or manage hospitality businesses.