Cornerboy is an experimental short dance film by Kai Kurve.

The film follows a “bad boy” who becomes possessed by a fly, a symbolic figure representing the devil, death or karma. This possession forces him into a confrontation with his own personality and inner conflicts.

 

Blending dance, physical performance and genre elements, Cornerboy explores the idea of inner demons and self-reflection through movement rather than dialogue.

 

The fly acts as a catalyst rather than a literal antagonist, triggering an intense internal struggle that unfolds through choreography and visual metaphor and the voice of the fly that gives the viewer enough hints to understand the storyline.

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The film has been screened at numerous international festivals, like Camerimage, and has received over 25 awards worldwide, including a bronze Cube at the NY ADC.