Antic Meet (1964)

Antic Meet

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Performed like a series of vaudeville scenes that overlap, Antic Meet consists of ten playful and comedic numbers. The curtains opened with Cunningham moving among the other dancers as a clown-like figure "who falls in love with a society whose rules he doesn't know," and concludes much in the same way, as he attempts to keep up with the dancers, each with their own movements, as they dance diagonally across the stage. Cage provided the musical accompaniment, using a version of Concert for Piano and Orchestra, and Rauschenberg designed the costumes, which included fur coats and parachute dresses over black leotards.

Director: Arne Arnbom
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Music: John Cage
Country: Sweden
Language: No Language
Original Language: sv
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Antic Meet about?
Performed like a series of vaudeville scenes that overlap, Antic Meet consists of ten playful and comedic numbers. The curtains opened with Cunningham moving among the other dancers as a clown-like figure "who falls in love with a society whose rules he doesn't know," and concludes much in the same way, as he attempts to keep up with the dancers, each with their own movements, as they dance diagonally across the stage. Cage provided the musical accompaniment, using a version of Concert for Piano and Orchestra, and Rauschenberg designed the costumes, which included fur coats and parachute dresses over black leotards.
Who directed Antic Meet?
Antic Meet was directed by Arne Arnbom.
Who stars in Antic Meet?
Antic Meet stars Merce Cunningham, Carolyn Brown, Barbara Dilley, Viola Farber, Sandra Neels, Steve Paxton.
How long is Antic Meet?
Antic Meet has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Antic Meet?
Antic Meet is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Antic Meet produced?
Antic Meet was produced in Sweden.