Raphael Chatelain & Nicolas Huchard, film still from Tajabone
Raphael Chatelain is a director, photographer based in Paris. With strong focus on LGBTQ+ themes and identities, his work delves into the political and humanitarian aspects surrounding the subjects and communities he portrays.
His photographs and videos have been published in Interview Magazine, The Advocate, Rolling Stone Magazine, Wallpaper* Magazine and KingKong Magazine among other publications. His work has been exposed in Museum such as the Mucem.
His film work have been selected at Outfest, Berlin International Art Film Festival, Toronto Short Film Festival and Cannes Short Film Festival.
His photo reporting on the Caravan Migrants is part of the exhibition ‘50+’, exploring the subject of identity and migration in link with the evolution of the LGBTQ+ rights over the past 50 years. and he had a solo exhibition about the Nudist community of l’Ile du Levant exposed throughout the island.
Tajabone (2021) “This is what freedom feels like, baby.” The uncompromising words of musician and writer Mykki Blanco echo over a transcendental parade of a group of empowered queer dancers. A film about the French Black queer community taking pride in who they are, what they have achieved, and embracing the bodies they are in. Tajabone takes its name from a unique tradition in Senegal, where in addition to singing and dancing through the streets, everyone practices cross-dressing through the night.
“It was a pleasure and an honor to be part of Performance Mix Festivals #31 (Infinite Corridor) and #36 (Meeting the Moai: Head Over Heels.) In both instances, the artists were made to feel welcomed and truly celebrated for their work, as reflected by attention to publicity, technical needs, and convivial gatherings.This festival truly practices diversity, equity, and inclusion, as manifested in their roster of performing artists each year. Big thanks to New Dance Alliance, Karen Bernard, and the entire Performance Mix Festival team who make it such a fulfilling and joyful experience for artists and audiences alike.”
– Hortense Gerardo
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