Scottish Ballet & Forest Of Black Release Dance Film

Scottish Ballet and production house Forest of Black have partnered with indie distribution company Tull Stories to release their dance film, ‘These Violent Delights,’ in UK and Irish cinemas. Tull Stories is set to distribute the film, with its theatrical release scheduled to begin on October 21. This follows the film’s anticipated world premiere at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival.

‘These Violent Delights’ is described as a contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, drawing inspiration from the iconic Verona setting. The film aims to explore themes of forbidden love and societal division through the medium of dance. The creative team behind the project includes choreographer Sophie Laplane, who is known for her work with Scottish Ballet, and director Simon Ward, who also helmed the production company Forest of Black.

The collaboration between Scottish Ballet, Forest of Black, and Tull Stories signifies a strategic effort to bring dance cinema to a wider audience. Tull Stories, a company specializing in independent film distribution, will manage the theatrical rollout, aiming to secure screenings in various cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The partnership is expected to leverage the artistic strengths of Scottish Ballet and Forest of Black with Tull Stories’ distribution expertise.

Further details regarding specific cinema locations and showtimes are expected to be announced closer to the October 21 release date. The film’s premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival will provide an initial platform for critical reception and audience engagement before its broader cinematic debut.