Sky Arte airs documentary on Lindsay Kemp's final year
Sky Arte will broadcast the documentary 'Kemp – My best dance is yet to come' on Saturday, August 24, 2019, as a tribute to Lindsay Kemp one year after his death. The film, directed by Edoardo Gabriellini, covers Kemp's last year in Livorno, Italy, where he attempted to stage his final show about Nosferatu. It mixes archival material with intimate conversations recorded at his home. Kemp, a dancer, mime, choreographer, and director, was a provocative experimentalist who influenced David Bowie, Kate Bush, and filmmaker Derek Jarman. The documentary aims to encourage viewers to rediscover his work. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
Key facts
- Lindsay Kemp was a dancer, mime, choreographer, and director.
- He was an eccentric and provocative experimentalist.
- Kemp influenced David Bowie, Kate Bush, and Derek Jarman.
- The documentary 'Kemp – My best dance is yet to come' airs on Sky Arte on August 24, 2019.
- The film covers Kemp's last year in Livorno, Italy.
- The documentary focuses on his attempt to stage a show about Nosferatu.
- Edoardo Gabriellini directed the documentary.
- Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Lindsay Kemp
- David Bowie
- Kate Bush
- Derek Jarman
- Edoardo Gabriellini
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Livorno
- Italy