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February 17, 2012 + 2012 Oscars Challenge

2012 Oscars Challenge: [32] Pina & Documentary Feature

[14 OUT OF 46 FILMS REMAINING]-[10 DAYS TO OSCARS] Less of a documentary and more of an “in memoriam” for Pina Bausch, a German modern dancer and choreographer, “Pina” uses the cameras and a documentary-like feel as a giant stage to exhibit the modern dance techniques that were taught by the late Pina Bausch. There are small interviews (more like meditations) on different dancers’ … Read More 2012 Oscars Challenge: [32] Pina & Documentary Feature

December 5, 2011 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2011: “Pina”

by Christopher Haskell

What sounds like another passionate documentary, “Pina” was originally supposed to followed the life of Pina Bausch, a German modern dance choreographer. When Pina passed away unexpectedly, the film was all but dead, however Pina’s dancers requested the film still get made and now this film garners not only a foreign language film consideration but also a documentary feature film consideration. BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE … Read More For Your Consideration 2011: “Pina”