Pina
UW Cinematheque 821 University Ave., UW Vilas Hall, Room 4070, Madison, Wisconsin
press release: Germany | 2011 | DCP | 103 min.
Director: Wim Wenders
The powerful, hypnotic and groundbreaking choreography of the celebrated Pina Bausch (1940-2009) is showcased in a striking series of dance vignettes selected and filmed by her friend, master filmmaker Wenders. Shown here in its original 3D format, Pina is a stunning and moving homage to a great artist.
Special Presentations: Spring 2018 special presentations include stunning new restorations of Edgar G. Ulmer’s poverty row film noir classic Detour; Andrei Tarkovsky’s Soviet masterpiece Andrei Rublev; and Marcel Pagnol’s delightful humanist comedy, The Baker’s Wife. Plus, Wim Wenders Pina in 3D and Professor J.J. Murphy will present a 35mm print of Abel Ferrara’s Madonna vehicle Dangerous Game and discuss its relevance to his new book, Rewriting Indie Cinema.
Admission free for all screenings, seating limited. No admission 15 minutes after scheduled start times.