Pina
Why this pick
A tactile, performance-centred portrait of Bausch’s company that moves between rehearsal, stage work, and the dancers’ individual presence, with an equally strong feeling for movement in real spaces.
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IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Why this pick
A tactile, performance-centred portrait of Bausch’s company that moves between rehearsal, stage work, and the dancers’ individual presence, with an equally strong feeling for movement in real spaces.
Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
Chantal Akerman followed famous Choreographer Pina Bausch and her company of dancers, The Tanzteater Wuppertal, for five weeks while they were on tour in Germany, Italy and France. Her objective was to capture Pina Bausch's unparalleled art not only on stage by behind the scenes.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Pina Bausch