Morgestraich
Cogitore pays tribute to the Carnival of Basel, an event held in the eponymous town in Switzerland since the Middle Ages. The Morgestraich marks the beginning of the carnival activities when the lights are turned off at exactly 4 am and groups of musicians parade through the streets with lanterns to the sound of pipes and drums. The piece features elaborately dressed carnival participants against a dark backdrop, walking continually toward an invisible crowd.
Director: Clément Cogitore
Runtime: 4 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgestraich about?
- Cogitore pays tribute to the Carnival of Basel, an event held in the eponymous town in Switzerland since the Middle Ages. The Morgestraich marks the beginning of the carnival activities when the lights are turned off at exactly 4 am and groups of musicians parade through the streets with lanterns to the sound of pipes and drums. The piece features elaborately dressed carnival participants against a dark backdrop, walking continually toward an invisible crowd.
- Who directed Morgestraich?
- Morgestraich was directed by Clément Cogitore.
- How long is Morgestraich?
- Morgestraich has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).