The man who taught Bowie to move finally gets his close-up.
A documentary that collects for the first time and in an almost anthological way the historical repertoire of the Lindsay Kemp Company's shows, from the end of the 70s to the 90s. With footage from the Rai Teche and private archives, and an intimate and touching unpublished interview conducted by the director in her home in Livorno. The documentary is unique in its kind because it collects for the first time in an almost anthological way the repertoire of the shows of the glorious Lindsay Kemp Company from Salome to Flowers, from A Midsummer Night's Dream to Duende and Onnagata, up to the last show Kemp Dances. Lindsay Dances celebrates one of the most original, creative, and innovative artists in contemporary dance theatre. The documentary was nominated by Rai for the 72nd edition of the Prix Italia 2020.
Acting
Kemp's final interview—vulnerable, witty, unguarded.
Production
Rare archival footage from four decades of performances.
Costume
Extravagant designs that blur gender and reality.
Director
Rita Rocca
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kemp choreographed Bowie's Ziggy Stardust movements and taught him Japanese kabuki-inspired gestures that defined 1970s rock performance.
Director Rita Rocca spent years negotiating with Rai Teche archives; much of this footage was deteriorating in storage and might have been lost entirely.
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