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198455 minGdocumentary

Being and Doing

198455 minGdocumentary

Extracts from the work of over ten performance artists from England and abroad are featured, alongside recordings of traditional folk dances from Lincolnshire and Cornwall.

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Extracts from the work of over ten performance artists from England and abroad are featured, alongside recordings of traditional folk dances from Lincolnshire and Cornwall.

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Ken McMullendirector

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Performance artists from various countries, including Tibor Hajas from Hungary and Iain Robertson from Scotland, feature prominently in Ken McMullen's 1984 film. Collected between 1979 and 1983, the documentary presents extracts of their work alongside traditional folk customs. The Haxey Hood dance from Lincolnshire and the Padstow Hobbyhorse from Cornwall are recorded, illustrating the connections between contemporary performance art and historical practices. The film provides a broad view of the evolution of performance art across Europe.

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