Thirty hours of audio tape not used in the film were later transformed into a sound collage titled Cut Up the Border, released in January 2020.
“A ninety minute celluloid improvisation”
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Thirty hours of audio tape not used in the film were later transformed into a sound collage titled Cut Up the Border, released in January 2020.
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Synopsis
Fred Frith rehearses in a dimly lit studio, surrounded by fellow musicians like Iva Bittová and Tom Cora. "Step Across the Border," directed by Nicolas Humbert and Werner Penzel, captures Frith's creative process between 1988 and 1990 across Japan, Europe, and the United States. The 90-minute film features black-and-white footage of rehearsals, performances, and candid moments, blending music with images of movement. It presents an unstructured view of Frith's improvisational style and his collaborations within the contemporary music scene.
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- See Fred Frith perform in unique locations worldwide.
- Find out about the improvisational music scene in the late 1980s.
- Meet other influential musicians like Iva Bittová and John Zorn.
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- The film was screened in cinemas across North America, South America, Europe, and Japan.
- It was filmed between 1988 and 1990 in seven countries: Japan, Italy, France, Germany, England, the United States, and Switzerland.
- A sound collage titled Cut Up the Border was released in January 2020, using over thirty hours of unused audio from the film.
- The film won a 'Special Mention' at the European Film Award for Best Documentary in 1990.
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Who directed Step Across the Border?
Step Across the Border was directed by Nicolas Humbert and Werner Penzel.
What year was Step Across the Border released?
Step Across the Border was released in 1990.
What is the duration of Step Across the Border?
The duration of Step Across the Border is 90 minutes.
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