Water Motor
Synopsis
A filmed record of a solo performance by American postmodern dancer and choreographer Trisha Brown. In order to better understand the dance, Mangolte learned to perform it herself. Mangolte shot Brown as she performed the solo twice, and then on the third take she decided to film in slow motion: "I shot slow motion, knowing that it would reveal the dance and the movement in a totally different context... the slow motion version permits a second look at the choreography, and the spectators can marvel at what they remember and also what they missed the first time around."
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January 2, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Babette Mangolte
- Original Title
- Water Motor
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Babette Mangolte
Department Leadership Roster
Babette Mangolte
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Motor
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What is Water Motor about?
A filmed record of a solo performance by American postmodern dancer and choreographer Trisha Brown. In order to better understand the dance, Mangolte learned to perform it herself. Mangolte shot Brown as she performed the solo twice, and then on the third take she decided to film in slow motion: "I shot slow motion, knowing that it would reveal the dance and the movement in a totally different context... the slow motion version permits a second look at the choreography, and the spectators can marvel at what they remember and also what they missed the first time around."
Who directed Water Motor?
Water Motor was directed by Babette Mangolte.
Who stars in Water Motor?
The principal cast of Water Motor includes Trisha Brown.
When was Water Motor released and how long is it?
Water Motor was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 8m.