In Spite of Wishing and Wanting
Synopsis
A dynamic, contemporary dance performance about how it is impossible to explain your deepest wishes or desires... how these can only be expressed in dreams and sleep. In the final sequence, we see the importance of effort and hope in the dancers' attempt to escape gravity. The all-male company performs to the music of David Byrne.
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In Spite of Wishing and Wanting (Revival 2016)
Type: Clip • Published 2016-02-29
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wim Vandekeybus
- Screenplay & Story
- Wim Vandekeybus, David Byrne
- Original Score
- David Byrne
- Original Title
- In Spite of Wishing and Wanting
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Fonds Film in Vlaanderen, Quasi Modo, Ultima Vez
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Vandekeybus
Wim Vandekeybus, David Byrne
David Byrne
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Wim Vandekeybus
Director
Wim Vandekeybus
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What is In Spite of Wishing and Wanting about?
A dynamic, contemporary dance performance about how it is impossible to explain your deepest wishes or desires... how these can only be expressed in dreams and sleep. In the final sequence, we see the importance of effort and hope in the dancers' attempt to escape gravity. The all-male company performs to the music of David Byrne.
Who directed In Spite of Wishing and Wanting?
In Spite of Wishing and Wanting was directed by Wim Vandekeybus.
Who stars in In Spite of Wishing and Wanting?
The principal cast of In Spite of Wishing and Wanting includes Nordine Beuchorf, Wim Vandekeybus, Said Gharbi, German Jauregui Allue, Igor Paszkiewicz.
When was In Spite of Wishing and Wanting released and how long is it?
In Spite of Wishing and Wanting was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for In Spite of Wishing and Wanting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Spite of Wishing and Wanting was composed by David Byrne.