AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)
Synopsis
This feature-length documentary chronicles the life and playful methods of Dutch pianist and composer Misha Mengelberg, a significant figure in post-WWII European Jazz and free improvisation. Archival footage, rehearsal / performance sequences and interviews with both Mengelberg (the "godfather of Dutch improvised music") and key collaborators provide a clear insight in Mengelberg's original way of thinking and way of working.
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Han Bennink
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Willem Breuker
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Dave Douglas
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Susanna von Canon
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Rik Schipper
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Tomoko Mukaiyama
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Thomas Heberer
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Wolter Wierbos
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Mary Oliver
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Tristan Honsinger
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jellie Dekker
- Original Title
- AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Datarecords
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Jellie Dekker
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Jellie Dekker
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What is AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) about?
This feature-length documentary chronicles the life and playful methods of Dutch pianist and composer Misha Mengelberg, a significant figure in post-WWII European Jazz and free improvisation. Archival footage, rehearsal / performance sequences and interviews with both Mengelberg (the "godfather of Dutch improvised music") and key collaborators provide a clear insight in Mengelberg's original way of thinking and way of working.
Who directed AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)?
AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) was directed by Jellie Dekker.
Who stars in AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)?
The principal cast of AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) includes Misha Mengelberg, Han Bennink, Wim T. Schippers, Willem Breuker, Dave Douglas.
When was AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) released and how long is it?
AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.