CUNNINGHAM

Documentary, 2019

2019 marks the centenary of legendary American choreographer Merce Cunningham. This poetic film traces Merce’s artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery (1944–1972), from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the most visionary and influential choreographers worldwide. The 3D technology weaves together Merce's philosophies and stories, creating a visceral journey into the choreographer's world.

Director
Alla Kovgan

Writer
Alla Kovgan

Producer
Helge Albers
Elizabeth Delude-Dix
Kelly Gilpatrick
Ilann Girard
Derrick Tseng

Coproducer
Gallien Chanalet-Quercy
Dan Wechsler

Cast
Merce Cunningham
Carolyn Brown
John Cage
Ashley Chen

Editing
Alla Kovgan

Cinematographer
Mko Malkhasyan

Sound
Francis Wargnier
Oliver Stahn

Production Design
Olivier Meidinger

Costume
Jeffrey Wirsing

Music
Hauschka (Volker Bertelmann)

Production
ACHTUNG PANDA!
Arsam International (F)

Coproduction
DocWorks (UK)
Chance Operations (US)

TV
Arte
BR

Funding and Partners
FFA
BKM
FFHSH
Film- und Medienstiftung NRW
MFG
DFFF
CNC
Mini-Traité

World-Sales
Doogwoof

Distribution
Camino Filmverleih

Distribution
Camino Filmverleih

Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg
*MFG Star 2019*