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Pina
Why this pick
Like Cunningham, it translates revolutionary dance into cinematic space, using immersive staging and movement to illuminate an artist’s enduring influence.
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MOVIE2019 1h 33m DEU
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
The artistic evolution of Merce Cunningham, from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the world's most visionary choreographers.
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