Jiří Kylián and the Nederlands Dans Theater: Car Men 

Nederlands Dans Theater - Jii Kylián's Car Men

UPC: 807280210194

Product Features

• Choreography: Jiří Kylián
• Director: Boris Paval Conen
• Location: Coal mine in the Czech Republic
• Music: Bizet's original score arranged by Han Otten with additional compositions
• Dancers: Sabine Kupferberg, Karel Hruška, David Krügel, Gioconda Barbuto
• Produced by: NPS, ARTE, Česká Televize NPS/CT (2006)
• Supported by: Dutch Cultural Broadcasting Fund and Colo Fund
• Additional Works: "La Cathédrale Engloutie" and "Silent Cries"
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
• Running Time: 61 minutes
• ISBN: 978-3-939873-54-9
• Picture Format: 16:9/4:3
• DVD/NTSC: Dual Layer Format

Overview

"Car Men" is a captivating dance film choreographed by Jiří Kylián and directed by Boris Paval Conen. Set against the dramatic backdrop of a coal mine in the Czech Republic, this film brings to life the timeless story of Carmen. Han Otten's unique arrangement of Bizet's score, combined with new music composed for the film, enriches this dynamic performance.

The narrative focuses on Carmen (Sabine Kupferberg), her lover Don José (Karel Hruška), the flamboyant Escamillo (David Krügel), and the compassionate Micaela (Gioconda Barbuto), culminating in a thrilling car race using vehicles made from abandoned scrap.

In addition to "Car Men," this DVD features two other significant works by Kylián: "La Cathédrale Engloutie," set to Debussy's music, and "Silent Cries," a poignant solo by Sabine Kupferberg, highlighting Kylián's profound choreographic style and artistic vision.

Interesting Facts

• Car Men: This unique interpretation of "Carmen" was filmed on location in an old coal mine, adding a gritty and authentic atmosphere to the performance. The film was co-produced by NPS, ARTE, and Česká Televize, with support from the Dutch Cultural Broadcasting Fund and Colo Fund.
• La Cathédrale Engloutie: Kylián’s 1975 choreography is based on Debussy's Prélude No. 10, inspired by the Breton legend of a submerged cathedral. The piece delves into the internal human conflicts of self-imposed laws and the temptation to break them.
• Silent Cries: This 1986 piece, performed by Sabine Kupferberg, features her half-obscured behind a dirt-smeared pane of glass. It is set to Debussy’s "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune," a piece that revolutionized the dance world through Vaslav Nijinsky's original choreography.

Track Listing

1. Car Men
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2. La Cathédrale Engloutie
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3. Silent Cries
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Publishers

• Produced by: NPS, ARTE, Česká Televize
• Distributed by: Arthaus Musik
• Cat. No.: NTSC 102 101

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