55 minutes Grades 7-12, College, Adult Directed by Atom Egoyan Produced by Niv Fichman, Rhombus Media DVD Purchase $79, Rent $45 US Release Date: 1998 Copyright Date: 1997 DVD ISBN: 1-93777-287-X VHS ISBN: 1-56029-736-0 Subjects Film Studies Health Humanities Music Performing Arts Social Psychology Theater Awards and Festivals Golden Spire, San Francisco International Film Festival Best Short Dramatic Program, Gemini Awards Oslo International Film Festival Semana International de Cine de Valladolid Best Direction, Le Nombre d'Or-International Widescreen Festival, Amsterdam |
Yo-Yo Ma: Inspired by Bach Series Sarabande Yo-Yo Ma with Atom Egoyan Feature film maker Atom Egoyan weaves a tale inspired by Bach's 4th Cello Suite.
A missed limousine; a masterclass; a doctor's office; a recital. Inspired by the moods and emotions of Bach's Suite No. 4, Sarabande is a dramatic film written and directed by feature film director Atom Egoyan ("Felicia's Journey", "The Sweet Hereafter"). The film weaves together numerous stories in a series of coincidences intimating themes of generosity and exchange. The film examines the effect of music on the everyday lives of the characters and the value of music to healing, especially in relation to the Bach cello suites. Other titles in the series are: The Music Garden with Julie Moir Messervy - An exploration of Bach's music as interpreted through gardening. The Sound of the Carceri with Piranesi - Yo-Yo Ma performs Bach in a virtual prison designed by Piranesi. Falling Down Stairs with Mark Morris - Bach's 3rd Suite for Cello interpreted through dance. Struggle for Hope with Tamasaburo Bando - Kabuki actor Tamasaburo Bando interprets Bach. Six Gestures with Torvill and Dean - Ice dancers Torvill and Dean interpret Bach's Suite No. 6. Reviews "This wittily conceived little film displays maverick Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan in top form as he juggles a disparate group of intriguing characters through a series of teasing situations - an immensely satisfying medium-length drama of deceptive simplicity." Variety "Inspired it is, with its quirky characters and masterful editing and cinematography... SARABANDE is immediately engaging and intriguing and never predictable." San Francisco International Film Festival Jury |