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Mr. Gaga

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Footage of intimate rehearsals and breathtaking dance sequences highlight the life and career of Ohad Naharin, choreographer and artistic director of the Batsheva Dance Company.
Mr. Gaga

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Critics Consensus

Go goo-goo for Mr.Gaga, a compelling examination of Ohad Naharin's lithe contributions to dance.

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Matthew Lickona San Diego Reader 04/21/2017
2/5
Credit goes to Heymann for both his presentation of Naharin's work (which might have been tedious and/or inaccessible for the uninitiated) and character (which might have been obscured by the maestro's presence and/or the figures he commands). Go to Full Review
Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader 03/31/2017
Naharin's style is both idiosyncratic and accessible, his movements both angular and supple, but above all his dances celebrate the body, built for the joy of motion. Go to Full Review
Kerry Lengel Arizona Republic 03/30/2017
4/5
Naharin's dances, amply illustrated from decades' worth of film, are visceral, emotional and sometimes shocking. Go to Full Review
Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review 05/05/2020
Sometimes the smartest person in the room knows what they're talking about, and while you may grow frustrated with Naharin's methods, both his results and the film about him are tremendous. Go to Full Review
Rachel Brook One Room With A View 04/18/2019
3/5
Heymann may have omitted too much due to overestimating the public's knowledge of Naharin's career, yet Mr Gaga is always interesting, and at times deeply moving. Go to Full Review
Rachel Gabrielle The Stranger (Seattle, WA) 08/24/2017
Although the film doesn't truly define Naharin's Gaga style of dance, it's still a fascinating look inside the life and mind of the reigning godfather of modern dance Go to Full Review
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07/27/2022 The greatest 01 hour: and 40 minutes of real footage!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 06/17/2017 This movie is visually brilliant with quite a good story. The audience was enraptured. The visual effects of the dancers held us spellbound. The movie shows the love Ohad Naharin has for dance, his motivation, and the courage it took to stay with his vision. The dance sequences with his wife are breathtaking. Mr. Naharin has influenced artistic dance in ways no one has or will for hundreds of years. Another example of the genius that arises out of the sufferings of Israel to effect the world. Ohad is rightfully a legend in the world of theater and dance, and this film captures his genius for all of us to share. See more 03/01/2017 amazing jewish choreographer Ohad Naharin See more 02/20/2017 Incredible dance footage and behind the scenes look at creating movement and letting go. LOVED it! See more 02/13/2017 Wonderful film about a magical man. See more 02/10/2017 Excellent film. Recommend. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Footage of intimate rehearsals and breathtaking dance sequences highlight the life and career of Ohad Naharin, choreographer and artistic director of the Batsheva Dance Company.
Director
Tomer Heymann
Producer
Barak Heymann
Screenwriter
Tomer Heymann
Distributor
Abramorama
Production Co
AVROTROS, Arte, Heymann Brothers Films, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, SVT
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 1, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$174.0K
Runtime
1h 40m