The year 2019 marks the centennial of the birth of legendary American dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham. This poetic 3D documentary film profiles Cunningham’s artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery, from his early years as a struggling dancer in post-war New York to his emergence as one of the most visionary and influential choreographers worldwide. The film weaves together the choreographer’s philosophies and stories, through recreations of his landmark works and archival footage of Cunningham, in addition to interviews with the members of the original Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Cunningham will have its world premiere at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival.
Director
Alla Kovgan
Producer
Alla Kovgan, Helge Albers, Ilann Girard, Elizabeth Delude-Dix, Kelly Gilpatrick, Derrick Tseng
Production Company
Chance Operations
Screenplay
Alla Kovgan
Cinematography
Mko Malkhasyan
Editing
Alla Kovgan
Sound
Cast
Contacts
Producer
Alla Kovgan, Helge Albers, Ilann Girard, Elizabeth Delude-Dix, Kelly Gilpatrick, Derrick Tseng
Production Company
Chance Operations
Screenplay
Alla Kovgan
Cinematography
Mko Malkhasyan
Editing
Alla Kovgan
Sound
Cast
Contacts
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2019 marks the centenary of legendary American choreographer Merce Cunningham. This poetic film traces Merce’s artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery (1944–1972), from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the most visionary and influential choreographers worldwide. The 3D technology weaves together Merce’s philosophies and stories, creating a visceral journey into the choreographer’s world.
Producer
Alla Kovgan, Helge Albers, Ilann Girard, Elizabeth Delude-Dix, Kelly Gilpatrick, Derrick Tseng
Production Company
Chance Operations
Screenplay
Alla Kovgan
Cinematography
Mko Malkhasyan
Editing
Alla Kovgan
More About Film
2019 marks the centenary of legendary American choreographer Merce Cunningham. This poetic film traces Merce’s artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery (1944–1972), from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the most visionary and influential choreographers worldwide. The 3D technology weaves together Merce's philosophies and stories, creating a visceral journey into the choreographer's world.
