Topic: Ballet

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Willy Birgel · Elisabeth Müller · Ivan Desny · Eva Kerbler

Synopsis Ballerina (1956) follows the story of Kostja, a talented choreographer who crafts a captivating ballet titled "The Bolero" (Ravel) for the renowned dancer Bettina, with whom he shares a deep affection. However, their world is turned upside down when Bettina...

Direction Shirley Clarke

Synopsis Four Journeys Into Mystic Time: Initiation (1978) presents a visually captivating dance performance that invites viewers to draw their own interpretations of a spiritual or religious initiation. This concise film is part of Shirley Clarke’s acclaimed series, offering a profound...

Direction Shirley Clarke

Synopsis Four Journeys Into Mystic Time: Trans (S) (1978) is a segment of the broader cinematic series, where director Shirley Clarke employs a dancer's form not just as the main performer, but also as a living canvas for projected visuals. The...