Meredith Monk (1994)

Profile of choreographer, composer and performer Meredith Monk, recorded on location in her home base, New York City. Monk discusses some ideas underlying her work: her attraction to the eloquence of the human voice, and the direct communication made possible by the abstract qualities of music; her emphasis on the poetic rather than the political; her belief in the power of images; her willingness to take risks. She describes her experiences in working in different media, such as audio recordings, films, and videos, and the challenge of weaving them together.

Director: Sidsel Mundal
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 38 min
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Cast

Editing: Kari Dæhlin
Country: Norway
Language: English
Original Language: nb

Keywords

artist, female artist, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meredith Monk about?
Profile of choreographer, composer and performer Meredith Monk, recorded on location in her home base, New York City. Monk discusses some ideas underlying her work: her attraction to the eloquence of the human voice, and the direct communication made possible by the abstract qualities of music; her emphasis on the poetic rather than the political; her belief in the power of images; her willingness to take risks. She describes her experiences in working in different media, such as audio recordings, films, and videos, and the challenge of weaving them together.
Who directed Meredith Monk?
Meredith Monk was directed by Sidsel Mundal.
Who stars in Meredith Monk?
Meredith Monk stars Meredith Monk, Allison Easter, Dina Emerson, Katie Geissinger, Thomas Bogdan.
How long is Meredith Monk?
Meredith Monk has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
What genre is Meredith Monk?
Meredith Monk is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Meredith Monk produced?
Meredith Monk was produced in Norway.