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Cunningham

201993 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Performance Arts

Cunningham

201993 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Merce Cunningham's innovative choreography is performed by the last generation of dancers from his company, featuring collaborations with John Cage and Robert Rauschenberg.

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Merce Cunningham's innovative choreography is performed by the last generation of dancers from his company, featuring collaborations with John Cage and Robert Rauschenberg.

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Alla Kovgandirector

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In a rehearsal studio, dancers from the Merce Cunningham Dance Company bring the choreographer's iconic works to life. Directed by Alla Kovgan, the 93-minute film features the last generation of performers who interpret Cunningham's vision. Archival footage showcases collaborations with composer John Cage and visual artist Robert Rauschenberg. Produced in France, Germany, and the United States, the documentary examines Cunningham's enduring influence on modern dance and performance art.

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