The Rite - ADAM CSOKA KELLER

When Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring was first premiered in 1913, its' groundbreaking use of ballet composition and choreography was seen as so scandalous a riot broke out. For the 106th anniversary of this piece, Culture Device held a 10-week residency at the Royal Opera House, reimagining and reinterpreting this ballet. The first dance troupe of its kind, Culture Device, is a group comprised solely of extraordinary dancers with Down syndrome. Directed by Adam Csoka Keller, the film presents the dancers' fantastic work and their views on working in the arts, the nature of spring and having an extra chromosome. The result encapsulates the revolutionary spirit of the original Rite of Spring, and the ballet Russe.

DIRECTOR
Adam Csoka Keller

COSTUMES & ART DIRECTION
Masha Reva

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Igor Smitka

CHOREOGRAPHY
Daniel Vais & David Pickering

PHOTOGRAPHY
Evelyn Bencicova

EDITOR
Nicola Powell

SOUND DESIGN
Joâo Poppe Toulson

PRODUCERS
Katie Lambert & Rosie Litterick

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Daniel Bergmann

Projects

Kalte Nacht – Last Breath,

2024,

Emporio Armani – Future Bright,

2023,

Cello Unlimited – Intermezzo,

2020,

I am Gong,

2019,

Homemade RC Toy,

2019,

Gucci & Frieze – Detroit Techno,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – NY House,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – Italo Disco,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – Acid House,

2018,

The Cold Horizontals,

2018,

Service No.5,

2018,

Neighbour,

2017,

Echtes Leder,

2017,

Diva,

2017,

Exposed Exhibitions,

2017,

Stephane Christian,

2017,

Dangerous Afternoon,

2017,

ASANA,

2016,

Ungestalt,

2016,

Gucci 24HourAce,

2015,

Dead Sea – Lotion,

2015,

Asymptote,

2015,

Contact

Adam csoka keller
1099, KREUZBERG - BERLIN, DE
11364, KYPSELI - Athens, Gr
E-mail, Instagram, Vimeo

Projects

Kalte Nacht – Last Breath,

2024,

Emporio Armani – Future Bright,

2023,

Cello Unlimited – Intermezzo,

2020,

I am Gong,

2019,

Homemade RC Toy,

2019,

Gucci & Frieze – Detroit Techno,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – NY House,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – Italo Disco,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – Acid House,

2018,

The Cold Horizontals,

2018,

Service No.5,

2018,

Neighbour,

2017,

Echtes Leder,

2017,

Diva,

2017,

Exposed Exhibitions,

2017,

Stephane Christian,

2017,

Dangerous Afternoon,

2017,

ASANA,

2016,

Ungestalt,

2016,

Gucci 24HourAce,

2015,

Dead Sea – Lotion,

2015,

Asymptote,

2015,

Contact

Adam csoka keller
1099, KREUZBERG - BERLIN, DE
11364, KYPSELI - Athens, Gr
E-mail, Instagram, Vimeo

Contact

Adam csoka keller
1099, KREUZBERG - BERLIN, DE
11364, KYPSELI - ATHENS, GR

E-mail
Instagram
Vimeo

Contact

Adam csoka keller
1099, KREUZBERG - BERLIN, DE
11364, KYPSELI - ATHENS, GR

E-mail
Instagram
Vimeo

Works

Kalte Nacht – Last Breath,

2024,

Emporio Armani – Future Bright,

2023,

Cello Unlimited – Intermezzo,

2020,

I am Gong,

2019,

Homemade RC Toy,

2019,

Gucci & Frieze – Detroit Techno,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – NY House,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – Italo Disco,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – Acid House,

2018,

The Cold Horizontals,

2018,

Service No.5,

2018,

Neighbour,

2017,

Echtes Leder,

2017,

Diva,

2017,

Exposed Exhibitions,

2017,

Stephane Christian,

2017,

Dangerous Afternoon,

2017,

ASANA,

2016,

Ungestalt,

2016,

Gucci 24HourAce,

2015,

Dead Sea – Lotion,

2015,

Asymptote,

2015,

Works

Kalte Nacht – Last Breath,

2024,

Emporio Armani – Future Bright,

2023,

Cello Unlimited – Intermezzo,

2020,

I am Gong,

2019,

Homemade RC Toy,

2019,

Gucci & Frieze – Detroit Techno,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – NY House,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – Italo Disco,

2018,

Gucci & Frieze – Acid House,

2018,

The Cold Horizontals,

2018,

Service No.5,

2018,

Neighbour,

2017,

Echtes Leder,

2017,

Diva,

2017,

Exposed Exhibitions,

2017,

Stephane Christian,

2017,

Dangerous Afternoon,

2017,

ASANA,

2016,

Ungestalt,

2016,

Gucci 24HourAce,

2015,

Dead Sea – Lotion,

2015,

Asymptote,

2015,

About

Born in Slovakia, Adam Csoka Keller is an award-winning film director. After completing his studies at Central Saint Martins in London, his hands-on experiences and early works challenged conventional narratives and pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. Adam has traversed various genres, from thought-provoking documentaries to commissioned works and branded collaborations. His films are marked by a distinctive style, a deep exploration of the human condition, and reflection on the intricacies of identity, culture, and society.

Selected Clients & COLLABORATIONS

Institute of Contemporary Arts
FRIEZE MAGAZINE
Kunsthalle Basel
Royal Opera House
NOWNESS
showstudio
channel 4
DAZED
id magazine
deutsche grammophon
Universal Music
Gucci
Armani
Cartier

SELECTED AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS & SCREENINGS

Institute of Contemporary Arts
FRIEZE ART FAIR - NEW YORK
bfi flare - london
shanghai queer film festival
museumsquartier q21 - vienna
video art - molt gallery - berlin
BERLIN art week
FOTOGRAFISKA STOCKHOLM
NOWNESS AWARDS
FASHION FILM FESTIVAL MILANO
asvoff 10 - centre pompidou
showstudio fashion film awarDs

All videos, images, and concepts on these pages feature work by Adam Csoka Keller. Under no circumstances shall these digital files, images, videos, audio, and texts be used, copied, displayed, or pulled from this site without the agreement of Adam Csoka Keller.

About

Selected Clients & COLLABORATIONS

Institute of Contemporary Arts
FRIEZE MAGAZINE
Kunsthalle Basel
Royal Opera House
NOWNESS
showstudio
channel 4
DAZED
id magazine
deutsche grammophon
Universal Music
Gucci
Armani
Cartier

SELECTED AWARDS, EXHIBITIONS & SCREENINGS