Night Journey
Originally released in 1960. Night Journey is a music/drama film. directed by Alexander Hammid. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martha Graham, Bertram Ross, and Paul Taylor
Synopsis
Night Journey, the dance, had its premiere only two and a half years after Appalachian Spring, and it is a close cousin. It too has a stream-of-consciousness narration: Jocasta, as she is about to kill herself, remembering what has happened to her. It too contains soul-delving solos, broken up by ensemble dances. Here, however, the ensemble is a darker element. As the story was taken from Greek tragedy, so the corps is the equivalent of Greek tragedy’s chorus. They tell us how to feel: afraid mostly. In this piece Graham pushed her habitual economy to its limits.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Journey about?
Night Journey, the dance, had its premiere only two and a half years after Appalachian Spring, and it is a close cousin. It too has a stream-of-consciousness narration: Jocasta, as she is about to ...
Who directed Night Journey?
Night Journey was directed by Alexander Hammid.
How long is Night Journey?
Night Journey has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Night Journey released?
Night Journey was released on January 1, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Night Journey?
The main cast of Night Journey includes Martha Graham, Bertram Ross, Paul Taylor, Helen McGehee, Mary Hinkson.