‘Life burnings desire’ follows the path of dancer, choreographer and actor Paul Mercurio. Specifically, the programme focuses on Mercurio’s work with CONTACT, a new dance theatre piece conceived, choreographed and performed by Mercurio and his dance company ACE (Australian Choreographic Ensemble). His relationship with this project serves as a metaphor for his wider body of work.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
309377
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Biography
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Choreography
Music & Performing Arts → Dance companies
Music & Performing Arts → Dancers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)