Donn Dancer of the XXth Century - Florencia Dávila & Mariano Baez

A captivating and eclectic collection of archive material brings to life the story of Jorge Donn, the legendary Argentine dancer with a remarkable life story. After failing to join the Ballet du XXe Siècle, the young man set off for Brussels where, under the direction of Maurice Béjart, he would become the most famous male dancer in the company. Béjart’s muse and lover, at the height of his career, he fell victim to a deadly, unknown virus that began to silently take its toll on him. Yet, tirelessly, Donn continued his work, right up until his inevitable end.

Florencia Dávila studied Philosophy (UBA) and gained experience in the publishing industry. She co-produced the feature film *Escuchar a Dios* and co-runs Riesgo Cine, based in both Buenos Aires and Barcelona. Mariano Baez is a filmmaker and editor who graduated from the UBA and is based in Barcelona. He gained his experience in the Buenos Aires underground scene and brought that creative vision to fruition in Escuchar a Dios (2013).