Breath Made Visible: Anna Halprin (NR)

synopsis

American dance pioneer Anna Halprin helped redefine our notion of modern art with her belief in dance's power to teach, heal, and transform at all ages of life. This cinematic portrait blends recent interviews with counterparts such as the late Merce Cunningham, archival footage, including her establishment of the first multiracial dance company in the U.S., and excerpts of current performances such as "Parades and Changes" at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, to weave a stunning, inspiring account of one of the most important cultural icons in modern dance.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 22 min.
Opened April 2nd, 2010

director

Ruedi Gerber

writer

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synopsis

American dance pioneer Anna Halprin helped redefine our notion of modern art with her belief in dance's power to teach, heal, and transform at all ages of life. This cinematic portrait blends recent interviews with counterparts such as the late Merce Cunningham, archival footage, including her establishment of the first multiracial dance company in the U.S., and excerpts of current performances such as "Parades and Changes" at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, to weave a stunning, inspiring account of one of the most important cultural icons in modern dance.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 22 min.
Opened April 2nd, 2010

director

Ruedi Gerber

writer