Description
DV8 Physical Theatre: Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men / Strange Fish / Enter Achilles
UPC: 807280209396
Product Features
- Choreographer and Director: Lloyd Newson
- Films Directed by: David Hinton, Clara van Gool
- Music by: Sally Herbert, Jocelyn Pook, Adrian Johnston
- Performers:Produced by: DV8 Physical Theatre, London Weekend Television (LWT), BBC, RM Arts
- Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men: Lloyd Newson, Nigel Charnock, Russell Maliphant, Douglas Wright
- Strange Fish: Kate Campion, Nigel Charnock, Jordi Cortes Molina, Wendy Houstoun, Melanie Pappenheim, Diana Payne-Myers, Lauren Potter, Dale Tanner
- Enter Achilles: Gabriel Castillo, Jordi Cortes Molina, Juan Kruz Diaz de Garaio Esnaola, David Emanuel, Ross Hounslow, Jeremy James, Liam Steel, Robert Tannion
- Awards:Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Strange Fish: Prix Italia 1994 Special Prize - Music & Arts
- Enter Achilles: Emmy Award 1997, Performing Arts, New York
- Menu Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
- Running Time: 158 minutes
- Picture Format: 4:3, 4:3 Letterbox (Enter Achilles)
- Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
- DVD/NTSC: Dual Layer Format
Overview
This DVD compilation features three groundbreaking works by the DV8 Physical Theatre, showcasing the innovative and emotionally powerful choreography of Lloyd Newson.
Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men: Directed by David Hinton, this piece explores the raw and unsettling themes of human relationships and violence. The work is devised and created collaboratively, featuring performances by Lloyd Newson, Nigel Charnock, Russell Maliphant, and Douglas Wright, with music by Sally Herbert.
Strange Fish: Directed by David Hinton and adapted for the screen by Lloyd Newson and David Hinton, this piece won the Prix Italia 1994 Special Prize for Music & Arts. The ensemble cast includes Kate Campion, Nigel Charnock, Jordi Cortes Molina, Wendy Houstoun, Melanie Pappenheim, Diana Payne-Myers, Lauren Potter, and Dale Tanner. The music, composed by Jocelyn Pook and Adrian Johnston, complements the intense and thought-provoking choreography.
Enter Achilles: Directed by Clara van Gool and adapted for the screen by Lloyd Newson and Clara van Gool, this film won the Emmy Award in 1997 for Performing Arts. The performance features Gabriel Castillo, Jordi Cortes Molina, Juan Kruz Diaz de Garaio Esnaola, David Emanuel, Ross Hounslow, Jeremy James, Liam Steel, and Robert Tannion, with music by Adrian Johnston. The piece explores themes of masculinity, vulnerability, and social norms.
Interesting Facts
- Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men: The work is inspired by the real-life crimes of British serial killer Dennis Nilsen, delving into the darker aspects of human nature and relationships.
- Strange Fish: Known for its intense physicality and emotional depth, this piece examines the complexities of human relationships, faith, and loneliness. The use of live vocals by Melanie Pappenheim adds a haunting quality to the performance.
- Enter Achilles: This piece is a powerful commentary on male bonding, homophobia, and the fragility of masculinity. It was highly acclaimed for its dramatic coherence, human integrity, and visual power, making it a standout work in contemporary dance theatre.
Track Listing
- Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men
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- Strange Fish
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- Enter Achilles
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Publishers
- Produced by: DV8 Physical Theatre, London Weekend Television (LWT), BBC, RM Arts
- Distributed by: Arthaus Musik
- Cat. No.: NTSC 102 093
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