Description

A History of Dance on Screen – A Captivating Documentary on DVD

UPC: 807280169096

Product Features

Title: A History of Dance on Screen
Director: Reiner E. Moritz
Featuring:
- Alvin Ailey
- Pina Bausch
- Maurice Béjart
- Matthew Bourne
- Margot Fonteyn
- Martha Graham
- John Neumeier
- Rudolf Nureyev
- Anna Pavlova
- Roland Petit
- Sasha Waltz
- And more
Special Features:Production Companies: RM Creative, IMZ International Music + Media Centre, in association with Arthaus Musik GmbH, ERR, NRX, SBS, SVT, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation, YLE
- Extensive archive material with performances by Anna Pavlova, Maya Plisetskaya, Isadora Duncan, Fred Astaire, Moira Shearer
- Choreographies by Martha Graham, Sasha Waltz, and others
- Interviews and comments by John Neumeier, Matthew Bourne, and The Ballet Boyz
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Subtitle Languages: German, French
Audio Language: English
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Release Year: 2015
Publisher: Arthaus Musik GmbH
ISBN: 978-3-86923-156-3

Overview

A History of Dance on Screen is a thought-provoking documentary directed by Reiner E. Moritz that explores the symbiotic relationship between dance and media throughout the 20th century. Featuring an impressive array of archive footage and performances by iconic dancers such as Anna Pavlova, Maya Plisetskaya, and Fred Astaire, the film delves into how dance has evolved alongside advancements in film and television. The documentary also highlights the emergence of dance movies and ballet films as new art forms, created specifically for the camera.

With insightful interviews from contemporary dance legends like John Neumeier, Matthew Bourne, and The Ballet Boyz, A History of Dance on Screen offers a comprehensive look at how the medium of film has both influenced and been influenced by the world of dance. This DVD is an essential watch for dance enthusiasts and historians alike, offering a deep dive into the visual history of one of the most expressive art forms.

Interesting Facts

The documentary showcases how media has allowed dance to reach wider audiences, making it accessible to people around the world.
Features rare archival footage of some of the most influential figures in the history of dance, including early pioneers like Isadora Duncan and modern trailblazers like Sasha Waltz.
Reiner E. Moritz is known for his work in documenting performing arts, bringing to life the stories of artists and their crafts.
The film examines the creation of dance specifically for film, a relatively new concept that has opened up fresh possibilities for choreographers and filmmakers.
A History of Dance on Screen was produced by a consortium of international media partners, underlining the global significance of dance as a cultural art form.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik GmbH
IMZ International Music + Media Centre
Poorhouse International

From Backside:

FEATURING EXTENSIVE ARCHIVE MATERIAL WITH ANNA PAVLOVA, MAYA PLISETSKAYA AND ISADORA DUNCAN, FRED ASTAIRE AND MOIRA SHEARER, CHOREOGRAPHIES BY MARTHA GRAHAM AND SASHA WALTZ, AS WELL AS INTERVIEWS AND COMMENTS BY JOHN NEUMEIER, MATTHEW BOURNE AND THE BALLET BOYZ

In this revelatory new documentary, director Reiner E. Moritz poses the question: How has the media influenced dance in the twentieth century and vice versa? Over this period an extensive archive of beautiful choreography, performed by the finest dancers has accu- mulated on film and television, resulting in a major dispersion of dance through the media. In addition, new art forms such as dance movies and ballet films have emerged from this development in moving images, where dance is created specifically for the camera. "A History of Dance on Screen' contains an impressive amount of archive footage featur- ing the greatest dancers and choreographers of the twentieth and twenty first centuries, framed by in-depth interviews with great personalities of the contemporary dance scene