Things Unsaid investigates the writing of French poet and surrealist André Breton in his book Nadja. It brings an understanding of the text from Nadja’s perspective, giving her a physical presence.

Breton met Nadja on the streets of Paris and began an affair that lasted nine days. Her real name was Léona Delcourt and her identity has been uncovered by Hester Albach. The film is not a simple narrative of events but explores the unconscious activity of the mind through the mediums of dance and visual images.

Direction, Cinematography, Edit Jude Walton
Choreography Jude Walton, Gesa Piper
Performer Gesa Piper
Composer Pianist Kym Dillon
Produced by May Braine – Fugitive Bodies

This award winning short film is the first project of a larger experiential and communal work of scale, VIGIL, being created by Outer Urban Projects, Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.

VIGIL brings together an exceptional creative team of writers, performers, dance artists, film makers and community to examine the intersection of public and private safety with race, gender and terror.

“The VIGIL film is an intimate reflection on the ripple effects of gender-based violence that unpacks the layers of trauma of an abusive relationship or event. The work is an embodied devotion about the power of the collective, a congregation, a vigil.” – Pippa Samaya and Tara Jade Samaya – The Samaya Wives

This film has been developed with the support from the Australian Government through Creative Australia and its arts, funding and advisory body, the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Besen Family Foundation, Inner North Community Foundation and Merri-bek City Council.