
Cunningham
- Alla Kovgan
- France, Germany, United States
- Documentary In Focus: Dance Out-Look Competition Women in Cinema
- Dance Documentary LGBTQ Music
- 92 minutes
Synopsis
This immersive 3D documentary traces the life of modern dance pioneer Merce Cunningham. With never-before-seen archival footage, the film chronicles
Cunningham’s artistic evolutions and formative relationships—most notably with musician John Cage—along with imaginative restagings of his iconic works. The result is a visceral experience of his cutting-edge choreography and a captivating portrait of a man who remained relentlessly committed to innovation throughout his life.
“What Kovgan’s utterly transporting film does, through a thoughtful and dynamic combination of curated material and new performances, is radiate the rapturous power of dance. ”
-Hollywood Reporter
Screenings
Cunningham: Fri, Oct 25 @ 5:45 pm
Director Alla Kovgan and Producer Derrick Tseng with Guest Moderator Bonnie Brooks
Cunningham: Sat, Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm
Director Alla Kovgan and Producer Derrick Tseng with Guest Moderator Bonnie Brooks
Sponsors
Part of the Between Gestures Festival organized by the Cultural Service of the Consulate of France in Chicago and the Goethe-Institut Chicago.