Rhythm Is It!

Want to know the last movie that produced some wet areas just near my eyes? - it’s a documentary about a group of children from Berlin and the best teachers, I’ve ever seen.

Here’s a resume from the net:

“Premiered in January 2003 in a former bus depot, the Berlin Philharmonic’s spectacular production of the modern ballet The Rite of Spring to Igor Stravinsky’s score was the first major work by the then new conductor Sir Simon Rattle. He arrived in Berlin dedicated to contributing to the healing of the city, and convinced that “music is not a luxury, but a need, like the air we breathe and the water we drink.” While Rhythm Is It! offers rare insights into both conductor and the rehearsal process of the famous orchestra, it is the 250 non-professional performers working under choreographer Royston Maldoom who steal the focus. Grube and Lansch prove themselves skilled observers of the body’s communicative abilities as they follow Maldoom through the chaotic rehearsal process with two groups of youths largely coming from disenfranchised backgrounds. Just as Rattle makes relevant Stravinsky’s music, Maldoom and the young performers illustrate the importance of dance, particularly as it imparts discipline, creativity and personal power.”


It’s about music and dance, and much more. It about the attitude for life that we choose, and how difficult it can be for children with a less favourable background to choose the best possible attitude. Royston Madroom helps them, encourages them in this process, and it is really touching.
At some point, he talks with a 13 yo girl, who dont like to give her best to the project because her friends may laugh at her.
Royston Madroom says to her: ”If your friends
laugh at you, when you are trying to do something, ask yourself if they
are the best friends. Because a friend is somebody who is there
supporting you, when you try to do something new in your life. Your friend is someone who helps you to go higher…”

You have to see that girl at the opening night of the ballet. Really!

Here is the official website, www.rhythmisit.com.
Available on DVD. My copy is in mixed german/english, with english subtitles, the children speaks german.


Knud

Re: Rhythm Is It!

This sure sounds like a film Gaians would love, Knud, thanks so much for bringing it here !! 

I appreciate knowing about it !!

Blessings, OM Bastet