Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman explores the legendary Paris cabaret club in “Crazy Horse”. Oscar winning “A Separation” continues for a second week. Both films end March 15.
“A Separation” is rated PG-13 for mature thematic material; “Crazy Horse” is not rated but contains nudity.
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman explores one of the most mythic and colorful places dedicated to women, the Crazy Horse - a legendary Parisian cabaret club, founded in 1951 by Alain Bernardin. Over the years it has become the Parisian nightlife ‘must’ for visitors, ranking alongside the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Wiseman’s impeccable eye finds the Crazy Horse a uniquely French showcase, with an emphasis on elegance, perfectionism and a grueling schedule (2 shows a night and 3 on Saturdays, 7 days a week). The film shows us the rehearsals for and the unveiling of the brand new show - Desir - created by the renowned French choreographer Philippe Decouffle.
“Frederick Wiseman remains at the top of his game… (with this) typically first-rate verite look at the famous Parisian cabaret club. The Crazy Horse, with its undulating bodies and gleaming fluorescent lights, offers a dazzling cinema experience. The choreographers strive to use their dancers in service of creativity entirely alien to audiences expecting simple striptease. Grade A-” - Eric Kohn, indieWIRE
Set in contemporary Iran, “A Separation” is a drama about the dissolution of marriage. Simin wants to leave Iran with her husband Nader and daughter Termeh. Simin sues for divorce when Nader refuses to leave behind his Alzheimer’s suffering father. When Simin’s request fails, she returns to her parents’ home and Termeh decides to stay with her father. During his wife’s absence, Nader hires a young woman to assist with his father. He hopes his life will return to a normal state but discovers that the new maid has been lying to him.
“A Separation” received the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
