John Cranko (Germany) "Terrific arts biopic"
Tue, 29 July
|Caloundra
This fast paced, incredible to look at biopic covers the tempestuous time in the choreographer-ballet director's life when he took over the Stuttgart Ballet transforming it into a world renowned company and "inventing a new world of dance" NY Times Sam Riley as Cranko is superb.
Time & Location
29 July 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Caloundra, 11 Bulcock St, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
About the Event
JOHN CRANKO film trailer HERE
MA 133Min Directed by Joachim A. Lang. Stars Sam Riley, Elisa Badenes, Max Schimmelpfennig, Hanns Zischler, Lucas Gregorowicz.
A completely illuminating biopic on John Cranko, born in South Africa, hence the non German name, who lands in Stuttgart in 1960 after a 'problem' in the UK regarding his sexuality. He is offered not only the lead choreographers role, which he thinks is temporary, but that of Artistic Director of the company.
The Ballet Company in Stuttgart, like Germany itself post-war, is seeking to revitalse its image and Cranko is just the person for the job. Driven, with a rare talent for what the New York Times describes as being able to "invent a new world of dance" he demands excellence and loyalty from his dancers but also plays favourites and this causes friction.
Further, his obssessive personality excessive drinking and smoking and nature doesn't help hi…
Tickets
John Cranko
$16.00
Group Pass (Admits 4)
$54.00
Concession Card Holders
$14.95
Total
$0.00