TeZukA: Turning drawings into dance

Turning drawings into dance: Watch an interview with renowned choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, who explains why he was inspired by manga artist Osamu Tezuka.
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Turning drawings into dance: Watch an interview with renowned choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, who explains why he was inspired by manga artist Osamu Tezuka.

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