Pina

“Pina Bausch” - even though not many would be familiar with this name, all those who know her, will agree that she is one of the greatest legends ever to have lived in the world of music and dance. Filmmaker Wim Wenders makes up for the lack of popularity of Pina outside Germany, attempting to make her a household name the world over.

The film showcases the works of Pina in a thrilling sequence of shots, divided into four parts. The end result is a musical story, which despite being nearly devoid of dialogue, makes us know all that there is to know about this legendary dancer. The movie’s production was nearly terminated, when Pina passed away shortly after the filming begun. However, the project was revived, with a newfound purpose, of not just showing the world how amazing this woman was, but also paying tribute to her lifetime.

The first part of the film, entitled ‘Le sacre du printemps’ transports us into a mesmeric world, as we watch the dancers performing the most beautifully synchronized and complex dance moves on a breathtaking stage covered with peat. Following it, is ‘Caf・Mueller’, which is perhaps the most impactful segment, as it takes us back to the childhood of Pina, showing us the early days of a woman, who was to become an eternal name in the world of dance. The final two parts are entitled ‘Kontakthof’ and ‘Vollmond’ respectively, and show us some of the best dance moves and choreography sessions, directly from the Tanztheater Wuppertal in Germany.