Naked Blue (2022)
Naked Blue was developed through a collaboration with Oumy Bruni Garrel, the film’s protagonist, and Devonté Hynes, who composed its score (performed by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra). From this combined star power emerges a work of startling intimacy, which follows then-13-year-old Oumy’s choreographed movements through a studio set painted an underwater blue, as she dances in front of mirrors and salutes an imaginary audience. Under the blazing lights and swelling music, her performance recalls a screen test or dance film—but the resulting work breaks free from the proscenium frame typical of those genres. — Museum of Modern Art
Director: Mati Diop, Manon Lutanie
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: October 14, 2022
Cast
Music: Devonté Hynes
Cinematography: Mati Diop, Manon Lutanie
Editing: Mati Diop, Manon Lutanie
Production: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Naked Blue about?
- Naked Blue was developed through a collaboration with Oumy Bruni Garrel, the film’s protagonist, and Devonté Hynes, who composed its score (performed by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra). From this combined star power emerges a work of startling intimacy, which follows then-13-year-old Oumy’s choreographed movements through a studio set painted an underwater blue, as she dances in front of mirrors and salutes an imaginary audience. Under the blazing lights and swelling music, her performance recalls a screen test or dance film—but the resulting work breaks free from the proscenium frame typical of those genres. — Museum of Modern Art
- Who directed Naked Blue?
- Naked Blue was directed by Mati Diop, Manon Lutanie.
- Who stars in Naked Blue?
- Naked Blue stars Oumy Bruni Garrel.
- How long is Naked Blue?
- Naked Blue has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- Where was Naked Blue produced?
- Naked Blue was produced in United States of America.