Merce Cunningham Movies

A multi-character dance drama. A newlywed pioneer couple, guided by a reverent Revivalist and the wise Pioneer Woman, joyously celebrate their life on...

The quixotic journey of Nam June Paik, one of the most famous Asian artists of the 20th century, who revolutionized the use of technology as an artist...

A multi-media event with choreographed dance, mobile decor, variable lighting, multiple film projection, and live-electronic music activated by the da...

This film includes important examples of the Robert Rauschenberg's diverse and extraordinary accomplishments, tracing his development from his student...

A compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much...

Experimental composer John Cage tours Europe with The Merce Cunningham Dance Company in 1966.

This 56-minute documentary on America's most controversial and unique composer manages to cover a great many aspects of Cage's work and thought. His l...

Merce by Merce by Paik is a two-part tribute to choreographer Merce Cunningham and artist Marcel Duchamp. The first section, “Blue Studio: Five Segmen...

The choreographer Merce Cunningham working with the musician John Cage and the painter Robert Rauschenberg.

A history of the work of Merce Cunningham.

Atlas' 2013 film Exchange is based on the 1978 dance piece of the same name by legendary dancer/choreographer Merce Cunningham. Atlas created the newl...

Observational documentary about the Merce Cunningham Dance Company rehearsing throughout the summer of 1967 in New York.

Paradoxically described by Walter Sorell as "a tender lullaby of love" and by Richard Buckle as "cold and menacing, the courtship of the Macbeths," Ni...

Performed like a series of vaudeville scenes that overlap, Antic Meet consists of ten playful and comedic numbers. The curtains opened with Cunningham...

The iconic Merce Cunningham and the last generation of his dance company is profiled in Alla Kovgan's 3D documentary, through recreations of his landm...

A feature length film from acclaimed dance choreographer Merce Cunningham.

A 1987 short film from acclaimed dance choreographer Merce Cunningham.

Sistine Chapel is an audio-visual collage of new footage and samples from Paik’s past videos, which featured many of his friends, collaborators, and p...

A portrait of Merce Cunningham.