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Dancemaker

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In the 1990s, dancer and choreographer Paul Taylor is working on a piece called "Piazzolla Caldera." Director Matthew Diamond captures the debut of Taylor's new work and explores the personality of the man behind the dance steps. Taylor's volatile nature often comes out in his interactions with his dancers, but interviews backstage with various sources portray the many sides of his personality. Diamond also captures vital moments such as the Taylor dance company's trip to India.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Bob Graham San Francisco Chronicle Rated: 4/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Sarah Hepola Austin Chronicle Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review CSM Staff Christian Science Monitor A splendidly entertaining visit with the world's greatest modern-dance choreographer and members of his brilliant troupe, focusing on the hardships as well as the rewards of their highly exacting profession. Rated: 3/4 Mar 21, 2019 Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Though the dances themselves are sometimes histrionically shot or overedited, Diamond ultimately succeeds in putting Taylor's best foot forward in this wholly memorable film. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 28, 2009 Full Review David Noh Film Journal International A pleasingly full portrait of an important American artist, struggling to work in an ever-endangered field. Jan 9, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member this documentary won a well-deserved nomination for an academy award in 1998. it is about american choreographer paul taylor as he creates a new work to astor piazzolla's tangos. the film also provides profiles on many of his dancers, including patrick corbin and lisa viola. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member I am not a big fan of modern dance, but this documentary is interesting nonetheless. Paul Taylor's arrogance can be an irritant. There are some very creative dance scenes and the dancers interviews are very interesting. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Great(documentary)story-telling about the professional dancing scene of Paul Taylor's Dance Company. I was not prepared for how F'ing amazing these dancer were. You can truly say you've seen the best of the best after seeing this movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Paul Taylor is talented. He also seems like a nightmare to work for. The chronicle of how he created "Piazolla Caldera" - one of his best works - is a fascinating look at the artistic process, and the workings of a modern dance troupe. All the dancers acquit themselves well as thoughtful, articulate people who can do punishing things in the name of art and entertainment. Thoroughly engrossing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member great... if your into dancing....entertaining.. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the 1990s, dancer and choreographer Paul Taylor is working on a piece called "Piazzolla Caldera." Director Matthew Diamond captures the debut of Taylor's new work and explores the personality of the man behind the dance steps. Taylor's volatile nature often comes out in his interactions with his dancers, but interviews backstage with various sources portray the many sides of his personality. Diamond also captures vital moments such as the Taylor dance company's trip to India.
Director
Matthew Diamond
Producer
Jerry Kupfer
Distributor
Artistic License
Production Co
Four Oaks Foundation
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 3, 1999, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 29, 2000
Box Office (Gross USA)
$240.5K
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Ultra-Stereo