In Spite of Wishing and Wanting (2002)
A dynamic, contemporary dance performance about how it is impossible to explain your deepest wishes or desires... how these can only be expressed in dreams and sleep. In the final sequence, we see the importance of effort and hope in the dancers' attempt to escape gravity. The all-male company performs to the music of David Byrne.
Director: Wim Vandekeybus
Genre: Music
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Cast
Screenplay
- Wim Vandekeybus
- David Byrne (Lyricist)
Music: David Byrne
Production: Fonds Film in Vlaanderen, Quasi Modo, Ultima Vez
Country: Belgium
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
experimental film, art film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Spite of Wishing and Wanting about?
- A dynamic, contemporary dance performance about how it is impossible to explain your deepest wishes or desires... how these can only be expressed in dreams and sleep. In the final sequence, we see the importance of effort and hope in the dancers' attempt to escape gravity. The all-male company performs to the music of David Byrne.
- Who directed In Spite of Wishing and Wanting?
- In Spite of Wishing and Wanting was directed by Wim Vandekeybus.
- Who stars in In Spite of Wishing and Wanting?
- In Spite of Wishing and Wanting stars Nordine Beuchorf, Wim Vandekeybus, Said Gharbi, German Jauregui Allue, Igor Paszkiewicz, Fernando Vandekeybus.
- How long is In Spite of Wishing and Wanting?
- In Spite of Wishing and Wanting has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is In Spite of Wishing and Wanting?
- In Spite of Wishing and Wanting is a Music film.
- Where was In Spite of Wishing and Wanting produced?
- In Spite of Wishing and Wanting was produced in Belgium.