Sky Arte Documentary Explores Marina Abramović's Origins
A documentary titled 'Homecoming – Marina Abramović' will air on Sky Arte on Sunday, September 18, directed by Boris Miljković. The film follows the itinerant retrospective 'The Cleaner,' which traveled to Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Florence, Bonn, and Toruń before concluding in Belgrade, the artist's birthplace. The documentary intertwines Abramović's personal and intimate connection to her origins and her mother with the experiences of young performers who reenact her historic performance works, highlighting the physical and emotional challenges involved. This dual narrative offers a profound reflection on the enduring significance of performance art and the sensitivity required to execute these works years after their debut.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Homecoming – Marina Abramović' airs on Sky Arte on September 18.
- Directed by Boris Miljković.
- Based on the traveling retrospective 'The Cleaner'.
- Retrospective visited Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Florence, Bonn, and Toruń.
- Retrospective concluded in Belgrade, Abramović's birthplace.
- Film explores Abramović's relationship with her mother and her origins.
- Features young performers reenacting Abramović's historic performance works.
- Highlights the physical and emotional effort of performing these works.
Entities
Artists
- Marina Abramović
- Boris Miljković
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Stockholm
- Oslo
- Florence
- Bonn
- Toruń
- Belgrade