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Vollmond (Bausch)

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Vollmond, choreographed by Jiří Bausch for Tanztheater Wuppertal, is a ballet that powerfully examines marital discord. Set within a stark, almost empty space, it utilizes movement and water imagery to portray intense psychological struggle. The work’s notable impact stems from its raw emotional honesty and exploration of complex relationships. It's primarily experienced by audiences interested in contemporary dance, particularly those drawn to works examining human emotion and dramatic narratives through the medium of ballet.

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Is Vollmond by Pina Bausch or by someone named Jiri Bausch?

Vollmond is by Pina Bausch and her company Tanztheater Wuppertal. It premiered in 2006 and is one of Bausch's late major works.

Why is there so much water in Vollmond?

Water is central to Vollmond's stage world, with dancers splashing, slipping, running, and sometimes performing under rainfall. The set by Peter Pabst is dominated by a large rock and a stage surface that becomes physically wet.

Is Vollmond a traditional ballet with a marriage plot?

No, Vollmond is dance theatre rather than a classical narrative ballet. It is built from solos, group episodes, comic rituals, and tense encounters around love, desire, and social behavior.

Was Vollmond included in Wim Wenders' Pina film?

Yes, Vollmond appears in Wim Wenders' 2011 documentary Pina. The film uses Bausch works including Vollmond to introduce viewers to the style of Tanztheater Wuppertal after Bausch's death in 2009.

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