Obsessed with Light
Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva Oelbaum / US, 2023 / 90 min.
*Obsessed with Light* is not a bio-pic of pioneer Loïe Fuller, but rather an insightful examination of the artistry and incredible impact her work still has on contemporary culture, including artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Swift and Shakira.
The American creator of modern dance, Fuller (1862-1928), created a completely new kind of spectacle which combined dance, fabric and movement. She propelled herself into swirling abstractions which made audiences gasp and she immediately understood the importance of copyright and protecting the ownership of innovations. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, artists such as Robert Wilson, Bill T. Jones, Iris van Herpen, William Kentridge, Trajal Harrell and Studio Drift speak about her influence in their own work.
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Director
Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva Oelbaum
Production year
2023
Country
US
Original title
Obsessed with Light
Length
90 min.
Language
no dialogue
Subtitles
NONE
Format
DCP
Part of
Cinedans 2024
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