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Silence is the end of our song

Title
Silence is the end of our song [electronic resource]
Publication
1983.

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Additional Authors
  • Hønningen, Mette
  • Eliasson, Erling
  • Bruce, Christopher, 1945-
  • Jara, Víctor, 1938-1973.
  • Harper, Ves.
  • Grimm, Thomas.
  • Kongelige Danske ballet.
  • Inti-Illimani (Musical group)
Description
1 streaming video file (U-matic, PAL) (40 min.) : sd., col.
Summary
A contemporary ballet in eight episodes on anti-war themes, with spoken English text and contemporary Chilean ballads sung in Spanish. The dancing is interspersed with newsreel footage of Che Guevara, the Chilean military coup of 1973, and war refugees.
Note
  • Produced by Danmarks Radio and R.M. Arts. Producer and director: Thomas Grimm. Commissioned by Danmarks Radio.
  • Choreography: Christopher Bruce. Music: contemporary Chilean folk songs by Victor Jara, Violette Para, Isabel Para, Horacio Salinas, Patricio Manns, and Inti Illimani. Scenery and costumes: Ves Harper. Narration: Erik Mørk.
  • Performed by members of the Royal Danish Ballet: Mette Hønningen, Erling Eliasson, Ann-Kristin Hauge, Annemari Vingaard, Mette-Ida Kirk, Heidi Ryom, Mette Bødtcher, Niels Balle, Thomas Berentzen, Morten Munksdorf, and Bjarne Hecht.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Language (note)
  • Titles in Danish, English and German.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 7836
OCLC
NYPY857031086-F
Title
Silence is the end of our song [electronic resource]
Imprint
1983.
Language
Titles in Danish, English and German.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-824.
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Local Subject
Ballet in television. Silence is the end of our song.
Politics in art.
Added Author
Hønningen, Mette, dancer.
Eliasson, Erling, dancer.
Bruce, Christopher, 1945- choreographer.
Jara, Víctor, 1938-1973. Composer
Harper, Ves. Designer. Costume designer
Grimm, Thomas. Producer. Director
Kongelige Danske ballet.
Inti-Illimani (Musical group)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 7836
*MGZIC 9-824 (former)
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