100 minutes / Color
English; Hebrew / English subtitles
Release: 2017
Copyright: 2015
Ohad Naharin, artistic director of the Batsheva Dance Company, is regarded as one of the most important choreographers in the world. Meeting him at a critical turning point in his personal life, this spirited and insightful documentary will introduce you to a man with great artistic integrity and an extraordinary vision. Filmed over a period of eight years, director Tomer Heymann mixes intimate rehearsal footage with an extensive unseen archive and breathtaking dance sequences.
This story of an artistic genius who redefined the language of modern dance is guaranteed to leave you skipping.
"Heymann captures the thrilling uniqueness of Naharin's work — as well as a vibrant portrait of his artistic process, in which dance functions as communication, survival, and healing. Sensitive, intelligent, and awe-inspiring." —Flavorwire
"Electric... Riveting... Choreographic brilliance... The most exciting documentary for fans of edgier modern dance since PINA." —Variety
"Masterfully crafted by filmmaker Tomer Heymann, the documentary is weighty, surprising, affecting, darkly humorous." —Film Journal
"A wonderful invitation to dance." —Elle
"Breathtaking!" —Galore
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