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Sylvia Plath choreographisches Theater von Johann Kresnik

Title
Sylvia Plath [videorecording] : choreographisches Theater von Johann Kresnik / Inter Nationes ; written, directed, and produced by Ulrich Tegeder ; artistic direction and choreography by Johann Kresnik ; music by Walter Haupt (Ein Requiem für Sylvia Plath)
Publication
1985 ; Bonn, Germany : Inter Nationes, c1998.

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Additional Authors
  • Tegeder, Ulrich.
  • Kresnik, Johann, 1939-
  • Haupt, Walter, 1935-
  • Antrobus, Kate.
  • Städtische Bühne Heidelberg. Ballet.
  • Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes.
Description
1 videodisc (27 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Documentary about a Tanztheater (dance theater) work titled Sylvia Plath, inspired by the final three days of American poet Sylvia Plath, who committed suicide in 1963. The program begins with a brief introduction about the performers, the dance company of the municipal theater in Heidelberg, and Johann Kresnik's work there. In discussing the production, the narration relates events in Plath's life and explores the cultural resonance she has acquired. Kresnik, an Austrian-born choreographer and stage director whose concept of Tanztheater preceded the work of Pina Bausch and Reinhild Hoffmann, talks about his choreographic approach and his reflections on Plath. Scenes from the production depict the theatrical realization of his ideas. Kresnik describes his notion of "choreographic theater," which uses dancers rather than actors to enable a more multifaceted performance. The narration also defines salient characteristics of the Tanztheater form.
Uniform Title
Sylvia Plath (Choreographic work : Kresnik)
Alternative Title
Sylvia Plath choreographic theatre by Johann Kresnik
Subject
  • Plath, Sylvia
  • Sylvia Plath (Choreographic work : Kresnik)
  • Tanztheater
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Documentaries and factual films and programs.
  • Video.
Note
  • IN 2420.
  • English subtitle spoken on tape. Additional data from wrapper.
Credits (note)
  • Kamera, H. Isseler ; Schnitt, Delia Dittrich.
System Details (note)
  • DVD.
Language (note)
  • Titles in German; narration and voiceover translation of interviews in English.
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-213
OCLC
NYPY05-F10236
Title
Sylvia Plath [videorecording] : choreographisches Theater von Johann Kresnik / Inter Nationes ; written, directed, and produced by Ulrich Tegeder ; artistic direction and choreography by Johann Kresnik ; music by Walter Haupt (Ein Requiem für Sylvia Plath)
Imprint
1985 ; Bonn, Germany : Inter Nationes, c1998.
Edition
English version.
System Details
DVD.
Credits
Kamera, H. Isseler ; Schnitt, Delia Dittrich.
Performer
Danced by the dance company of the Theater der Stadt Heidelberg: Kate Antrobus (Sylvia Plath), Regine Fritschi, Hartmut Stock, Gabriele Barth, Harald Beutelstahl, Gabriele Weilbach, Malcolm Green, Wladislaw Bobrowski, Yvonne Erni, Ekkehardt Döring, Henry Baily, Regina Neuffer, Robert Earöl Wilson, Grazyna Siegmüller, Rüdiger Meyke, Uwe Stöckler.
Interviewees: Johann Kresnik, Kate Antrobus.
Language
Titles in German; narration and voiceover translation of interviews in English.
Added Author
Tegeder, Ulrich. Author. Director. Producer
Kresnik, Johann, 1939- choreographer. Interviewee
Haupt, Walter, 1935- Composer
Antrobus, Kate. Performer. Interviewee
Städtische Bühne Heidelberg. Ballet.
Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes.
Added Title
Sylvia Plath (Choreographic work : Kresnik)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-213
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