The Awake

The Awake (2026)

Runtime: 27 minutes

Overview

Vision becomes the primary anchor to reality for patients in the later stages of motor neurone disease โ€“ also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Poetic, abstract dance evokes ALS patientsโ€™ rich, heightened consciousness as everyday objects dissolve under the weight of illness: a motionless wheelchair; drifting curtains; a dining table for two; a fish in its bowl.

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