Obsessed With Light

Obsessed with Light is a meditation on light and the enduring obsession to create. The film pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. But it is not a bio-pic. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the documentary delves into the astonishing influence Fuller’s work has on contemporary culture including artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Swift, Bill T. Jones, Shakira and William Kentridge, among many others. In the process, the film uncovers commonalities that connect these creative luminaries to Fuller and each other.

Otherworldly follows dancer Gabriel Forestieri in his practice of underwater dance in the crystal waters off the coast of Sicily. The physical constraints in these unfamiliar, challenging conditions necessitates a mindful, calm state that is in connection with the elements and the sensations of the body, allowing for a whole new form of dance to be learned and explored.

*Filmmakers will be present after the screening to discuss their work.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland, United States