Obsessed With Light

dir. Zeva Oelbaum, Sabine Krayenbühl / 2023 / USA, Germany, France / 90min.
“Obsessed With Light” pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller (1862–1928), a wildly original performer and pioneer of modern dance.

“Obsessed With Light” pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller (1862–1928), a wildly original performer and pioneer of modern dance. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the documentary delves into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has on contemporary culture including artists like Taylor Swift, Bill T. Jones, Shakira and William Kentridge, Red Hot Chili Peppers among many others. Fuller developed a completely new kind of spectacle which combined dance, fabric and movement. It's about a woman who became famous on her own terms – unapologetic about her body type and open about her sexuality.

duration:
90 min
country / year of production:
USA, Germany, France / 2023
director:
Zeva Oelbaum, Sabine Krayenbühl
cinematography:
Bob Richman, Claudia Raschke
producer:
Zeva Oelbaum, Sabine Krayenbühl / Between The Rivers Company
selected festivals and awards:
2023 – DOC NYC
sections:
Unforgettable Female Stories
competitions:
Chopin’s Nose Award
tags:
biopic art USA dance

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