Choreographer Merce Cunningham is known as one of the leading figures in contemporary dance. He worked closely with musician John Cage and painter Robert Rauschenberg in the 1940s and ’50s. As part of the 5 Friends exhibition, Museum Brandhorst has teamed up with the MUNICH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL to welcome director Alla Kovgan, who has long been involved in showcasing dance in film and who has dedicated her 2019 documentary CUNNINGHAM to this exceptional choreographer.
In an in-depth FilmTalk, Kovgan will discuss the making of her film while talking about Cunningham himself as well as approaches to portraying dance in general and the director’s own use of 3-D technology.
Following the discussion, CUNNINGHAM will be screened at the MUNICH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (June 28 – July 6) at 8:30 pm in the ASTOR Film Lounge im ARRI (ARRI auditorium).
Both events will be held in English.
Film Talk: Free of charge
Screening: Tickets are available via FILMFEST MÜNCHEN