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In 'Dancing Dreams', the performance 'Kontakthof' reflects Pina Bausch's vision, focusing on human contact and young love. The film follows teenagers from over eleven schools in Wuppertal as they rehearse every Saturday for nearly a year, guided by Bausch's dancers, Jo-Ann Endicott and Bénédicte Billiet. Pina Bausch supervises the rehearsals, ensuring the performance captures the emotional landscape of youth.
The documentary presents the experiences of these young performers as they express their anxieties, yearnings, and doubts through dance. It culminates in a portrayal of the emotional depth associated with the search for love and tenderness, illustrating the transformative power of dance in understanding complex feelings.
Why Watch
- •Meet Pina Bausch's unique vision of dance.
- •Follow teenagers from Wuppertal as they express emotions.
- •See the impact of dance on young performers' lives.
Did You Know
•More than eleven schools participated in the project in Wuppertal.
•The documentary was directed by Anne Linsel in 2010.
•Teenagers rehearsed every Saturday for nearly a year.
•The film has a duration of 92 minutes.
Perfect For
Dance enthusiastsFans of Pina BauschYouth emotional expression