A Film by Allan Miller & Paul Smaczny
This documentary by Oscar-winner Allan Miller and Emmy-winner Paul Smaczny pays tribute to the most fascinating American avant-garde composer John Cage. Shot in America, Germany and Japan, the program premieres rare archival footage; presenting concert excerpts and a set of short episodes, featuring associates of Cage and contemporary artists, playfully delineating different aspects of John Cage. The documentary features interviews with Yoko Ono, David Tudor, Christian Wolff, Steffen Schleiermacher, Irvine Arditti, Toshio Hosokawa, Mayumi Miyata, Calvin Tomkins and many others. “John Cage – Journeys in Sound“ will delight and enthral both Cage novices as well as die-hard fans.
BONUS
4‘33‘‘ (David Tudor, including interview)
Second Construction (Schlagquartett Köln)
Sonata I from Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (Steffen Schleiermacher)
Water Music (Steffen Schleiermacher)
Interview with John Cage, Merce Cunningham and Robert Rauschenberg
“This film is a brilliant, intimate tribute to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. It is evident that the filmmakers succeeded in revealing the curiosity, the humour and ultimately the humanity of John Cage. It has the ability to make avant-garde concepts accessible and attractive to a broader audience.”
Jury Golden Prague Festival 2012
– International Television & Film Awards 2014: The Arts, Bronze Medaille
– Chicago International Film Festivals Television Awards 2013: Silver Hugo
– International Classical Music Awards 2013: DVD Documentary
– Festival International du Film sur l’art (Fifa) 2013: Best Educational Film
– Golden Prague Festival 2012: Best Documentary