Rhythm Is It!

The film documents a project undertaken by conductor Simon Rattle and choreographer Royston Maldoom to stage a performance of Stravinsky's Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) with a cast of 250 children recruited from Berlin's public schools.

The choreographer inspired the young people from 25 countries in demanding rehearsals to work seriously and act as an ensemble, overcoming obstacles and frustration, and to find self-confidence based on body perception.

The choreographer, who has thirty years of experience in large projects like this,[3] and Susannah Broughton, his assistant,[4] demand much from the young people, provoking dedication and discipline which is new to many of them.

Ich hatte immer Freude daran, nach dem Ernst des Tanzes zu suchen!").

[5] During six weeks of rehearsals, he tried to encourage the young people to delve into themselves, perceiving themselves, to overcome anxieties, and to find a new self-confidence based on body perception.