Strings
Synopsis
A string quartet, dressed in black tie, seated in an arc that curves away from the viewer, play part of Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 2 in F major Op. 22. The piece is titled Andante ma non Tanto (which, crudely translated, means faster, but not too much). They sit in the sumptuous surroundings of the Crush Room at the Royal Opera House, London. Above them suspended by wires, which flick in and out of view as the light catches them, is a ballet dancer. He is naked apart from shorts and the harness. The dancer rests just above the musicians' heads as they play Tchaikovsky's melancholic piece. The dancer moves rhythmically and slowly, his feet almost brushing their bows as they play. 35mm film. Single-screen projection.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Original Title
- Strings
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Director
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What is Strings about?
A string quartet, dressed in black tie, seated in an arc that curves away from the viewer, play part of Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 2 in F major Op. 22. The piece is titled Andante ma non Tanto (which, crudely translated, means faster, but not too much). They sit in the sumptuous surroundings of the Crush Room at the Royal Opera House, London. Above them suspended by wires, which flick in and out of view as the light catches them, is a ballet dancer. He is naked apart from shorts and the harness. The dancer rests just above the musicians' heads as they play Tchaikovsky's melancholic piece. The dancer moves rhythmically and slowly, his feet almost brushing their bows as they play. 35mm film. Single-screen projection.
Who directed Strings?
Strings was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Who stars in Strings?
The principal cast of Strings includes Not specified.
When was Strings released and how long is it?
Strings was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 9m.