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Amelia

Title
Amelia [videorecording] / Amérimage Spectra and Media Principia with the collaboration of CBC Radio-Canada in association with Arte France.
Publication
[Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex] : Opus Arte, 2006.

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Additional Authors
  • Boardman, Andrea
  • Crowley, Nancy
  • Hemingway, Mistaya
  • Knight, Keir
  • Li, Chun Hong
  • Martin, Bernard (Dancer)
  • Shipley-Holmes, Jason
  • Smith, Billy
  • Stikeman, Naomi
  • Tujaka, Zofia
  • Touchette, Pierre L.
  • Lock, Edouard
  • Lang, David (David A.)
  • Reed, Lou
  • Turpin, André
  • Amérimage Spectra (Firm), production company.
  • Media Principia (Firm), production company.
  • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. English Television Network, production company.
  • ARTE France, production company.
  • La La La Human Steps (Dance company), performer.
  • Opus Arte (Firm), publisher.
Description
2 videodiscs (NTSC) (139 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in. +
Summary
The dance film Amelia, performed by the dance company La La La Human Steps, explores the use of point technique using extended intertwining solos, complex partnering sequences and speed to generate power performances with emotion and serenity. Using intricate choreography for both camera and dancers, choreographer Lock combines minimalism with lyrics from five of Lou Reed's most famous works of the 60's.
Alternative Title
25 years La La La Human Steps.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Filmed ballets.
  • Filmed dance.
  • Dance films.
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Disc 2 includes commentaries by Édouard Locke, video and photo material from productions including Human sex, 2, Exaucé/salt, New demons and Infante, cʼest destroy.
  • Special features: Disc. 2. List of productions, biographies, awards.
  • "Film recording c2002 XOC Productions, Inc."--Container.
Credits (note)
  • Producers, Pierre L. Touchette, Bob Krupinski ; choreographer/director/editor, Édouard Locke ; original score, David Lang ; lyrics, Lou Reed ; additional music, Normand-Pierre Bilodeau ; director of photography, André Turpin ; set designer, Édouard Lock ; costume designer, Vandal.
System Details (note)
  • DVD; stereo and surround sound.
Biography (note)
  • World premiere in Oct. 2003 at the Montreal International Festival of New Cinema and New Media ; American premiere at the Tribecca Film Festival in New York City ; European premiere at the Karlevy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic.
Language (note)
  • English with subtitles in French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Contents
  • Disc 1 (104 min.). Amelia (2002) (ca. 60 min.) -- Interactive option with behind the scenes clips (ca. 44 min.).
  • Disc 2 (35 min.). 25 years La La La Human Steps.
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-3038
LCCN
809478009450
OCLC
67838103
Title
Amelia [videorecording] / Amérimage Spectra and Media Principia with the collaboration of CBC Radio-Canada in association with Arte France.
Imprint
[Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex] : Opus Arte, 2006.
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
video
Type of Carrier
videodisc
System Details
DVD; stereo and surround sound.
Performer
Dancers, Andrea Boardman, Nancy Crowley, Mistaya Hemingway, Keir Knight, Chun Hong Li, Bernard Martin, Jason Shipley-Holmes, Billy Smith, Naomi Stikeman, Zofia Tujaka.
Credits
Producers, Pierre L. Touchette, Bob Krupinski ; choreographer/director/editor, Édouard Locke ; original score, David Lang ; lyrics, Lou Reed ; additional music, Normand-Pierre Bilodeau ; director of photography, André Turpin ; set designer, Édouard Lock ; costume designer, Vandal.
Language
English with subtitles in French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Biography
World premiere in Oct. 2003 at the Montreal International Festival of New Cinema and New Media ; American premiere at the Tribecca Film Festival in New York City ; European premiere at the Karlevy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic.
Added Author
Boardman, Andrea, dancer.
Crowley, Nancy, dancer.
Hemingway, Mistaya, dancer.
Knight, Keir, dancer.
Li, Chun Hong, dancer.
Martin, Bernard (Dancer), dancer.
Shipley-Holmes, Jason, dancer.
Smith, Billy, dancer.
Stikeman, Naomi, dancer.
Tujaka, Zofia, dancer.
Touchette, Pierre L., producer.
Lock, Edouard, choreographer.
Lock, Edouard, director.
Lock, Edouard, film editor.
Lock, Edouard, set designer.
Lang, David (David A.), composer.
Reed, Lou, lyricist.
Turpin, André, cinematographer.
Amérimage Spectra (Firm), production company.
Media Principia (Firm), production company.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. English Television Network, production company.
ARTE France, production company.
La La La Human Steps (Dance company), performer.
Opus Arte (Firm), publisher.
Added Title
25 years La La La Human Steps.
Publisher No.
OA 0945 D Opus Arte
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-3038
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