Michael Nyman in progress / Monarda Arts ; in co-production with ArtHaus Musik / ARTV / WDR ; a film by Silvia Beck.

Halle, Saxony-Anhalt : Monarda Arts, 2010.

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NYMAN IN PROGRESS is a film about a very special moment in the famous composer's artistic life. Until now, Michael Nyman's fine reputation has rested on music. Composing with innovative minimalism for films as memorable as The Draughtsman's Contract, The Ogre, Man on Wire, and most famously for Campion´s The Piano, he has reached an international audience. But now, Michael Nyman is about to become a filmmaker himself. Featuring unprecedented access to the composer and his working life, this film shows one of the great composers of our time in all his diversity and endless energy. From London to Berlin, from Mexico to Poland this film is also a journey through today's musical world. It shows Michael Nyman, the musician, in his concerts with the Michael Nyman Band and live collaborations with other internationally known musicians or orchestras. But throughout his journeys, this film discovers Nymans increasing passion for filming and photography. Witnessing the development of Nyman´s visual works from the very moment of inspiration right through to his editing of the footage and the combination of the visuals with his music, this film gives a unique insight into Michael Nyman´s very personal views, his thoughts and emotions; his world.

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April 01, 2024