Obsessed with Light
OBSESSED WITH LIGHT pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller (1862-1928), a wildly original performer who pioneered modern dance though combining fabric and movement to develop a completely new kind of spectacle. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, filmmakers Sabine Krayenbuhle and Zeva Oelbaum delve into the astonishing influence Fuller's work has had on contemporary culture including artists like Taylor Swift, Bill T. Jones, Shakira, William Kentridge, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among many others. “A rich tapestry of discoveries by a passionately devoted mover and transformer of light and shape,” (Eye On Dance) OBSESSED WITH LIGHT is a close study of a woman who became famous on her own terms – unapologetic about her body type, open about her sexuality, and protective of her signature, often mimicked, style.
Director & Cast
- Director: Sabine Krayenbühl
- Director: Zeva Oelbaum
- Starring: Cherry Jones
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Reviews
- "Obsessed With Light is effectively directed by Sabine Krayenbuhle and Zeva Oelbaum. They knit together historical footage with contemporary works inspired by Fuller. What unfurls is a rich tapestry of discoveries by a passionately devoted mover and transformer of light and shape. "
- "Sabine Krayenbühl and Zeva Oelbaum’s visually illuminating Obsessed With Light has an impressive list of on-camera interviews... all sharing their insights on the significant impact Loïe Fuller’s creativity and innovation has had on them and their work."
- "[A] glorious film filled with wondrous things... knocked my socks off.... "
Grand Jury Prize
DOC NYC
Ad Hoc Docs Competition
Cleveland Int'l. Film Festival
Hamptons Doc Fest
Rome Film Festival
Dance on Camera Film Festival
Palm Springs Int'l. Film Festival
Le FIFA
FOCAL Awards
Best Use of Footage in a History Feature
FOCAL Awards
Best Use of Footage in an Arts & Entertainment Production
Now Playing
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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Hartford | CT | January 11, 2025 | |
Arts Club of Chicago | Chicago | IL | January 30, 2025 |