Lives of Performers
Synopsis
Embodying Rainer’s aesthetic rigor and wit, the film combines fiction and documentary, script readings, dance snippets, still photos, and tableaux vivants to explore issues of power and gender that influence the emotional lives of her performers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yvonne Rainer
- Screenplay & Story
- Yvonne Rainer
- Original Title
- Lives of Performers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yvonne Rainer
Yvonne Rainer
Babette Mangolte
Yvonne Rainer, Babette Mangolte
Department Leadership Roster
Yvonne Rainer
Director
Yvonne Rainer
Writer
Babette Mangolte
Director of Photography
Yvonne Rainer
Editor
Babette Mangolte
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lives of Performers
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What is Lives of Performers about?
Embodying Rainer’s aesthetic rigor and wit, the film combines fiction and documentary, script readings, dance snippets, still photos, and tableaux vivants to explore issues of power and gender that influence the emotional lives of her performers.
Who directed Lives of Performers?
Lives of Performers was directed by Yvonne Rainer.
Who stars in Lives of Performers?
The principal cast of Lives of Performers includes John Erdman, Valda Setterfield, Shirley Soffer, Fernando Torm, Yvonne Rainer.
When was Lives of Performers released and how long is it?
Lives of Performers was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.