Nothing to Lose: Kelli Jean Drinkwater's Dance Documentary Premieres in Bologna
Kelli Jean Drinkwater's documentary 'Nothing to Lose' had its European premiere at the 10th edition of Some Prefer Cake – Bologna Lesbian Film Festival. The film follows the creation of a contemporary dance piece by Australian choreographer Kate Champion, featuring queer, trans, and lesbian performers with non-conforming, fat bodies. The performance challenges conventional beauty standards and uses the body as a vehicle for change and resistance. Drinkwater, a multidisciplinary artist known for her radical body politics, explores themes of gender, race, class, and ability. The festival, founded by Luki Massa and Marta Bencich, is now directed by Comunicattive and funded through crowdfunding.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Nothing to Lose' premiered at Some Prefer Cake festival in Bologna.
- Film directed by Kelli Jean Drinkwater, an Australian artist and activist.
- Choreography by Kate Champion, an award-winning Australian choreographer.
- Performers are queer, trans, lesbian individuals with non-conforming bodies.
- The dance piece explores body politics and challenges conventional beauty ideals.
- Festival founded by Luki Massa and Marta Bencich.
- Festival now directed by Comunicattive.
- Project funded through crowdfunding campaign.
Entities
Artists
- Kelli Jean Drinkwater
- Kate Champion
- Luki Massa
- Marta Bencich
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Some Prefer Cake – Bologna Lesbian Film Festival
- Comunicattive
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Australia