Pina
Release Date
2011
Film Synopsis
A tribute to the late German choreographer Pina Bausch, as her dancers perform her most famous creations.
The artful and insightful documentary includes performances of her most famous creations by her dancers, serving as a visceral, cinematic eulogy for legendary German choreographer Pina Bausch, who died in 2009. The film showcases her celebrated dance troupe, Tanztheater Wuppertal, performing iconic pieces like Café Müller and Le Sacre du printemps in both traditional theaters and urban landscapes, focusing on the emotional, humanistic power of dance.
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Upcoming Programs
What Moves Us: Pina Bausch and Embodied Cognition
Palm Theatre: SLO Film Center, San Luis Obispo, CA