The etymology is old German / Scandinavian. It means "bare", which in turn means "worthless (cargo)".
The word barlast is ironic. The cargo itself has no value, but the act of loading or throwing it away brings it value - to create balance.
We naturally rid ourselves of things, words and memories - keeping our personality balanced by forgetting. What is important for us to be able to create balance in our life? How do we as transplants connect to a new community or environment? What are the things we connect ourselves to when we feel lost?
2021 Feb Februaridans
2021 Sep screening Göteborg Fringe Festival
Film direction and edit: Donovan von Martens
Dancer: Malin Kvist and Beda Åsbrink
Script: Beda Åsbrink and Takuya Fujisawa
Scenography: Takuya Fujisawa
Photo by Francesco Scavetta
Produce by Februaridans and Takuya Fujisawa
Music:
'Lights flickering'—as documentation of ‘Pause' by Nishiko and Mei-yi Lee, 2014
Machinefabriek – Hanging
Music by Rutger Zuydervelt, originally recorded for the circus/dance performance ENGEL by Marta Alstadsæter & Kim-Jomi Fischer
"Invitation To The Voyage"
Written by Julia Kent
©Published by Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd
Machinefabriek – Zucht 2
Music by Rutger Zuydervelt, taken from the album Slaapzucht
JESUS BLOOD NEVER FAILED ME YET
Musik: Gavin Bryars Lyrics: Trad.
© Schott Music Ltd. Nordic & Baltic rightsholder: Gehrmans Musikförlag AB.
Med stöd av Göteborgs Stad och Danscentrum Väst