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Man and his desire [and] Judith [motion picture]

Title
Man and his desire [and] Judith [motion picture]
Publication
[196-?].

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Additional Authors
  • Mathis, Jean
  • Croshaw, James.
  • Highwater, Jamake
  • Contemporary Dancers Company (San Francisco, Calif.)
Description
1 reel. 25 min. 885 ft. : si. at sd. speed. b&w.; 16 mm.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Jamake Highwater/Native Land Foundation.
Uniform Title
  • Homme et son désir (Choreographic work : Marks)
  • Judith (Choreographic work : Marks, J)
Note
  • Silent record print. Compilation of two works filmed in studio rehearsals, with partial sets and costumes. Includes some repetition.
  • Choreography: J. Marks [Jamake Highwater].
  • Performed by members of the San Francisco Contemporary Dancers Company.
Contents
CONTENTS: Man and his desire (approx. 9 min.). Scenery: J. Marks. A ritualistic recounting of the Genesis story according to Brazilian folklore. The principal characters are Adam, Eve, and the serpent. -- Judith (approx. 16 min.). Costumes: James Croshaw. Based on the Biblical story. The characters are Judith (possibly danced by Jean Mathis), the speaker, Holofernes, the elders, and the maidens. Film ends before conclusion of work.
Call Number
*MGZHB 12-2451
OCLC
NYPY916041039-F
Title
Man and his desire [and] Judith [motion picture]
Imprint
[196-?].
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Man and his desire.
Motion pictures. Judith.
Biblical characters in dance.
Biblical themes in dance.
Added Author
Mathis, Jean, dancer.
Croshaw, James. Costume designer
Highwater, Jamake, choreographer.
Contemporary Dancers Company (San Francisco, Calif.)
Added Title
Homme et son désir (Choreographic work : Marks)
Judith (Choreographic work : Marks, J)
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 12-2451
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