The Ends
‘The Ends sheds light on the often-overlooked histories of London’s at-risk council estates, celebrating the vibrant artistry and rich narratives of their underrepresented communities as they strive to archive and represent their unique identities.’
The Ends | 3min 50sec | 2024
The Ends is a continued practice diving into the world of poetic, movement-focused documentary styles. After attending Shanelle Tali Fergus show ‘mum.edit.more’ accompanied by urbanist and built environment professional, Nabil Al-Kinani, documentary filmmaker Nojus Setkauskas and I decided to explore the current situation of London’s at-risk council estates through the embodied knowledge and movement of a dancer who grew up in London’s council estates. This project is a practice and a meditation on using dance to bring awareness to these urban environments and their communities.
To read Nabil’s book Privatize the Mandem click here
To get a glimpse at Fergus’ mum.edit.more click here
Premiering at Dance Camera West 2025 (LA, USA)
Read ‘Urban-corporal expression. "The ends" by Cailin Leigh and Nojus Setkauskas’ in Metalocus (Madrid, Spain)
Directors: Cailin Leigh Manning and Nojus Setkauskas
Cinematographer & Editor: Nojus Setkauskas
Producer & Movement Director: Cailin Leigh Manning
Mover: Kyra Mills
