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Beatrice Masini and Pia Valentinis Create Illustrated Book on Pina Bausch

publication · 2026-05-05

A new illustrated book titled "Quello che ci muove. Una storia di Pina Bausch" has just been launched by Beatrice Masini and Pia Valentinis, published by rueBallu in Palermo. Spanning 78 pages, it combines a biographical approach with critical perspectives, targeting both teens and adults. Masini recounts Bausch's life from her early years to adulthood, using real quotes from interviews and extensive research on her performances and Wim Wenders' film. Valentinis contributes artwork inspired by Bausch's "The Lament of the Empress," featuring a simple color scheme. This book is part of the award-winning "Jeunesse ottopiù" series, priced at €16.50, and available on rueBallu's website.

Key facts

  • Book title: "Quello che ci muove. Una storia di Pina Bausch"
  • Authors: Beatrice Masini (text) and Pia Valentinis (illustrations)
  • Publisher: rueBallu, Palermo
  • Part of "Jeunesse ottopiù" series, winner of Anderson Prize 2016
  • 78 pages, €16.50, ISBN 9788895689289
  • Target audience: young and adult readers
  • Includes real quotes from Pina Bausch interviews
  • Illustrations inspired by Bausch's film "The Lament of the Empress"

Entities

Artists

  • Pina Bausch
  • Beatrice Masini
  • Pia Valentinis
  • Wim Wenders

Institutions

  • rueBallu
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Palermo
  • Italy
  • Greece
  • Paris
  • Rome

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