Choreographers Carla Cervantes Caro and Sandra Egido Ibañez are the creative minds behind the dance film that won the NOWNESS Award and Choreography Award at Homescreen 2022, the second edition of the annual movement film festival. “Bohemian Rhapsody” takes its name from the short film’s epic soundtrack, which was released by Queen in 1974.

Caro and Ibañez have choreographed a dance as exciting, original, and daring as their project’s namesake. The resulting film, directed by Nacho Calvo, is a perfectly executed fanfare of flowing limbs and quivering torsos moving in geometric harmony. The creative team’s relentless pursuit of dynamism through dance and their contemporary take on a classic piece of music encourages repeat watching.

“My father told me about Queen and told me the story of “Bohemian Rhapsody," says Caro. "I thought it was impressive and admirable how brave and courageous they were.”

Lead singer Freddie Mercury never explained what the lyrics of his six-minute masterpiece were concerning, only that the song was “about relationships.” Over the years, critics believe the track was about Mercury’s struggle with his public persona and queer, private life.

“I am a fan of Queen, of their songs, their risk-taking and commitment to difference,” says Caro. “Playing it safe is boring and I like to surprise and challenge myself.” This is why when Caro proposed this dance project to Ibañez, they knew it would be difficult to create something that lived up to a song of such international esteem. “It was a leap of faith. We had to be confident in what we do and in our power to awaken sensations in others.”