Obsessed with Light
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Obsessed with Light is a documentary film. directed by Zeva Oelbaum.
Starring Cherry Jones
Synopsis
Loïe Fuller, stage name of Marie Louise Fuller: the American actress and dancer trained in burlesque, circuses and variety shows who, in the 1890s, signed by the Folies Bergère of Paris, became a star. She was portrayed by Toulouse-Lautrec, loved by the symbolists, the inspiration for Art Nouveau, in her shows she combined dance, spirals of fabric and light, reflected from behind or from below through the glass floor that she had created. She transformed into the "Fairy of Light", was taken up (especially in her Serpentine Dance) by Georges Méliès and Alice Guy and influenced René Clair's early films.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ZDF
- Between the Rivers Productions
- YUZU Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obsessed with Light about?
Loïe Fuller, stage name of Marie Louise Fuller: the American actress and dancer trained in burlesque, circuses and variety shows who, in the 1890s, signed by the Folies Bergère of Paris, became a...
Who directed Obsessed with Light?
Obsessed with Light was directed by Zeva Oelbaum.
How long is Obsessed with Light?
Obsessed with Light has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Obsessed with Light released?
Obsessed with Light was released on November 21, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Obsessed with Light?
The main cast of Obsessed with Light includes Cherry Jones.