AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) (2006)
This feature-length documentary chronicles the life and playful methods of Dutch pianist and composer Misha Mengelberg, a significant figure in post-WWII European Jazz and free improvisation. Archival footage, rehearsal / performance sequences and interviews with both Mengelberg (the "godfather of Dutch improvised music") and key collaborators provide a clear insight in Mengelberg's original way of thinking and way of working.
Director: Jellie Dekker
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Cast
- Misha Mengelberg - Himself
- Han Bennink - Himself
- Wim T. Schippers - Himself
- Willem Breuker - Himself
- Dave Douglas - Himself
- Louis Andriessen - Himself
- Ab Baars - Himself
- Toby Delius - Himself
- Susanna von Canon - Herself
- Rik Schipper - Himself
Production: Datarecords
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Rare Recordings and Music History
Keywords
fluxus, jazz singer or musician, netherlands, biography, music history, free jazz, dutch
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) about?
- This feature-length documentary chronicles the life and playful methods of Dutch pianist and composer Misha Mengelberg, a significant figure in post-WWII European Jazz and free improvisation. Archival footage, rehearsal / performance sequences and interviews with both Mengelberg (the "godfather of Dutch improvised music") and key collaborators provide a clear insight in Mengelberg's original way of thinking and way of working.
- Who directed AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)?
- AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) was directed by Jellie Dekker.
- Who stars in AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)?
- AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) stars Misha Mengelberg, Han Bennink, Wim T. Schippers, Willem Breuker, Dave Douglas, Louis Andriessen.
- How long is AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)?
- AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)?
- AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) produced?
- AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) was produced in Netherlands.
- What are the themes of AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg)?
- The themes of AFIJN (Misha Mengelberg) include: Rare Recordings and Music History.