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
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