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Exploring the legacy of Loïe Fuller in 'Obsessed with Light'

2024/12/6
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'Obsessed with Light') explores the history and legacy of the trail-blazing the American performer Loïe Fuller who took Europe by storm in the 1890s with her Serpentine Dance. Filmmakers Sabine Krayenbühl and Zeva Oelbaum evoke Fuller’s work through archival footage and interviews with contemporary artists she influenced.