On the 20th day in my 34 Days of Oscar, I saw the movie "Pina". This film has been nominated this year for an Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary."Pina" is a German 3D dance documentary tribute to Pina Bausch. Pina Bausch was a modern dance choreographer, dance teacher and ballet instructor who's unique dance style of Tanztheater (dance theater) is on display throughout this film. Originally Pina was to have a greater 
presence in the documentary, but she unexpectedly died 2 days before filming was to commence. The director, Wim Wenders, cancelled the project but the Tanztheater dancers convinced him to continue the film. There are four main dances shown in "Pina" and several smaller ones. Most dances are intercut with voice overs from the dancers reminiscing about Pina and her influence on them.
"Pina" is perhaps the strangest documentary I have ever seen. The dance styles in this film are totally foreign to me & I must admit I know nothing about modern dance. That being said, this is a very beautiful film. The dance scenes are unlike anything I can truly describe without taking away from them. The 3D used in this documentary allows Wim Wenders to use depth in all the dance performances and allow the audience to fully immerse themselves in what is happening on screen. The locations,
other than onstage, used for "Pina" were beautiful and Wenders films each dance with passion and energy.
presence in the documentary, but she unexpectedly died 2 days before filming was to commence. The director, Wim Wenders, cancelled the project but the Tanztheater dancers convinced him to continue the film. There are four main dances shown in "Pina" and several smaller ones. Most dances are intercut with voice overs from the dancers reminiscing about Pina and her influence on them.
"Pina" is perhaps the strangest documentary I have ever seen. The dance styles in this film are totally foreign to me & I must admit I know nothing about modern dance. That being said, this is a very beautiful film. The dance scenes are unlike anything I can truly describe without taking away from them. The 3D used in this documentary allows Wim Wenders to use depth in all the dance performances and allow the audience to fully immerse themselves in what is happening on screen. The locations,
other than onstage, used for "Pina" were beautiful and Wenders films each dance with passion and energy. I give "Pina" 4 out of 5 stars. This documentary didn't just talk about Pina and her love for dance, it showed us what that love was. This movie is a loving tribute to Pina Bausch by dancers who knew her, loved her and were inspired by her. This strange documentary is not for everyone, but if it interests you I would recommend this film.
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I'm not generally a big fan of documentaries, as they tend to focus on the worst parts of humanity or society in general. But I am greatly looking forward to seeing this, and more so since reading your review.
I think I understand where you're coming from with your reaction to the art form presented here... years ago a girlfriend invited me to her company's modern dance recital, and I found I had to completely let go of my normal tendency to analyze everything I see, because what I saw defied analysis and logic. It was more about emotion and sensory stimulation. Once I realized that, I found myself enjoying it with much more gusto.
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