PUPOSKY – The Wild Rose Theater will host a Modern Dance Film Festival Aug. 22-27, featuring five films on the theater’s big screen, 24011 Highway 89 NW.

The film screenings will take place every day at 7 p.m., followed by refreshments and discussions, according to a press release.

Tickets are available at the door and are $5 per night or $20 for the entire series. Cash, checks and Venmo are accepted.

The film festival program is:

On Thursday, August 22, “The Poet” explores life with dementia and Alzheimer’s by combining dance, music and film with the moving poetry of Khalil Gibran.

Choreographed and co-directed by Tara Lee and featuring stunning cinematography by Guay and Cody Collins, “The Poet” focuses on the relationship between father John Welker and his daughter Rachel Van Buskirk as he struggles with memory loss.

“As his memory fails, the father attempts to capture what he knows through his poetry, revealing a life-affirming inner world that is both mysterious and beautiful,” the press release states. “Watch the dancers of Terminus Modern Ballet tackle the difficult subject of dementia and Alzheimer’s through the mysterious and indefinable medium of dance.”

On Friday, August 23, Visitors can experience Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s stunning tribute to the tranquil and meditative beauty of water in “Moon water.”

Inspired by the Buddhist proverb “Flowers in the mirror and the moon on the water are both deceptive,” choreographer Lin Hwai-min created a poetic exploration of the ever-changing and cyclical nature of life, the press release said.

Set to a backdrop of Bach’s Six Cello Suites performed by Mischa Maisky, dancers move in front of a mirror on a reflective stage, playing with the elusive nature of reflection. Through years of Tai Chi training with Master Shong Wei, the Cloud Gate dancers exude control and balance in their movements, giving the impression of sculptural stillness.

“Seven Sins” on Saturday, August 24 uses dance to explore envy, greed, gluttony, anger, lust, sloth and pride.

This ambitious project by Eric Gauthier brings together seven world-renowned choreographers, each of whom transforms a mortal sin into a short work for Gauthier Dance/Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart.

The film shows seven moving premieres by Aszure Barton, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Sharon Eyal, Marcos Morau, Sasha Waltz and the two artists in residence of the Gauthier Dance/Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart: Marco Goecke and Hofesh Shechter.

There will be no film screening on Sunday, August 25th.

The Wild Rose Theater shows “Concern” on Monday, August 26th.

“Betroffenheit” means trauma, disbelief and shock, a fitting title for this cross-border hybrid piece of theater and dance by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young.

“The powerful performance is inspired by Young’s real-life trauma, creating art from the pain of losing his daughter, niece and nephew in a fire,” the press release states. “Using a combination of tap dancing, salsa, spoken word, singing and puppetry, ‘Betroffenheit’ is a funny, tender exploration of isolation and coping with tragedy.”

This show was recorded during its sold-out run at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre. It won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production and Outstanding Achievement in Modern Dance at the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards.

On Tuesday, August 27, “England on Fire” The press release states that it features celebrated dance pioneers BalletBoyz and that they are bringing together some of Britain’s hottest talent for their boldest and most politically charged production to date.

“Inspired by Stephen Ellcock and Mat Osman’s art book about love, betrayal and identity, ‘England on Fire’ combines place, spirit and symbol,” the press release states. “Creative sparks fly across magnificent imagery and send dancers through a patchwork of national mythology.”

Pulsating live music from singer-songwriter Kami Thompson, post-punk band Gag Salon and indie darling Keaton Henson creates a vibrant three-dimensional soundscape. The production also features dynamic dance, mime and theatre.

This activity is made possible by a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, funded by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the state’s general fund.

For more information, email [email protected]. The Wild Rose Theater is 20 minutes north of Bemidji. Look for the yellow submarine sculpture.