

CUNNINGHAM (2019)
PG | 1h 33min | Documentary, Biography, Music
SYNOPSIS
The iconic Merce Cunningham and the last generation of his dance company is stunningly profiled in Alla Kovgan's 3D documentary, through recreations of his landmark works and archival footage of Cunningham, John Cage, and Robert Rauschenberg.
CAST & CREW
Stars - Carolyn Brown, John Cage, Ashley Chen
Writer/Director - Alla Kovgan
Producers - Helge Albers, Annie Dautane, Elizabeth Delude-Dix, Stephanie Dillon, Kelly Gilpatrick, Ilann Girard, Oli Harbottle, Marie-Noëlle Hauville, Alla Kovgan, Andreas Roald, Derrick Tseng, Laura Weber, Dan Wechsler
Cinematographer - Mko Malkhasyan
Music - Volker Bertelmann
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Hamptons International Film Festival 2019
Winner - Golden Starfish Award - Documentary Feature
Chicago International Film Festival 2019
Nominee - Gold Q-Hugo
El Gouna Film Festival 2019
Nominee - Golden Star - Feature Documentary Competition
Hamburg Film Festival 2019
Nominee - Sichtwechsel Film Award
London Film Festival 2019
Nominee - Grierson Award - Documentary Film
São Paulo International Film Festival 2019
Nominee - New Directors Competition - Best Film
PRESS REVIEW QUOTES
"A knockout." THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"Immersive and enthralling." SCREEN
"Euphoric. Sensational in every sense of the word." VARIETY
"Revolutionary visuals." EMPIRE MAGAZINE
"A delightful portrait of one of the most revolutionary creative artists of the 20th century." THE TIMES