In this poignant documentary, the life of the innovative, radical Japanese dancer and choreographer Suzushi Hanayagi is examined by performing arts legend Robert Wilson, whose 20-year collaboration with Hanayagi has been an enduring influence on his work. After losing touch and then finding her suffering from Alzheimer’s, Wilson creates a tribute to their artistic partnership—the final collaboration between a great teacher and her renowned student.
Followed by a post-screening discussion with the director.
Co-presented with Dance Films Association.
Richard Rutkowski
Filmmaker Richard Rutkowski works primarily as a cinematographer and came to this project through his long association with Robert Wilson. Born in Oklahoma, Richard grew up on eastern Long Island, the son of landscape painter Casimir Rutkowski. He began making short films while a student at Harvard College in the 1980's, where he also met Bob Wilson in 1985.
Photo courtesy of Asenda Kiuchi / Gallery Photo courtesy of Bryd Hoffman, Watermill Foundation