In a Whisper

Dans un Souffle

A breath caught on ice … This film traces the commitment and quiet resilience behind the graceful façade, as figure skater Nina Pinzarrone prepares to perform.

Through masterful editing and a seamless interplay of sound and image, Catarina Gonçalves crafts a timeless cinematic essay on artistic motion. She follows 17-year-old Nina Pinzarrone, Belgium’s second-ranked figure skater, as she embarks on the delicate yet relentless pursuit of perfection while preparing for her first World Championships. Gonçalves’ intimate black-and-white cinematography remains devotedly close to her subject, capturing exercises and repetitions that reveal both resilience and vulnerability. The result is an elegant portrait of a talent in the making, and of the unwavering dedication behind every great achievement.

This film will screen as part of the programme Shorts: The Art of Movement.