Documentary Screening “Rhythm is it!”

Sun 04 Sep 2011, 7 pm
Goethe

From Goethe Institut:
You are invited to a documentary screening “Rhythm is it!” directed by Thomas Grube, Enrique Sánchez Lansch. The film offers a unique glimpse into the world of music and dance. This film is part of a prelude to “Europe meets Vietnam in Contemporary Dance” on 08, 09 Sep.

For more information, see below:

Directed by: Thomas Grube, Enrique Sánchez Lansch
Music: Karim Sebastian Elias
Production: Uwe Dierks, Thomas Grube, Andrea Thilo (Boomtown Media, Berlin)

In a unique project of the Berlin Philharmonic under its chief conductor Simon Rattle 250 children and young people rehearse a dance choreography to the music of Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring”. Few of them have previously had any contact with classical music, but now they are immersed in a completely new world. Together with the choreographer Royston Maldoom, the young people go through highs and lows, and discover previously hidden facets of their personalities. Rhythm is it! documents the several months of rehearsals from the perspective of three young people. Almost in passing, but no less exciting, Simon Rattle and Royston Maldoom are portrayed with their commitment to social deprivation. Their enthusiasm inspires the audience and captivates it during the whole rehearsal period until the end. Rhythm is it! offers a unique glimpse into the world of music and dance.

Free admission.