27 May 2009
wim wenders in 3 dimensions
About a year ago when 3D was being hailed as the saviour of film I wrote a post on my previous blog listing directors I’d love to see work in the format to save it from my expectations of ‘poking objects’ cinema (with the exception of Coraline which was then gleaming on the horizon). Although Wim Wenders wasn’t on said list I’m excited and curious at the recent news of his upcoming 3D dance feature film with choreographer Pina Bausch
Yes I admit that at first the uncultured pleb in me was put off at the prospect of a dance feature film other than Step Up, but on second thoughts I wish I’d had the chance to see the dance sequences of Carousel, Moulin Rouge, or countless Fred Astaire performances in 3 dimensions so I’ve put my hesitations on hold.
Although I don’t believe in an all 3D future I’m glad to see a director I respect exploring the medium’s potential. And I hope that before the fad is over a few others are given the financial backing and freedom to create some really memorable films to look back on other than a mass of children’s animations and trashy horror.
EDIT 07/07/09: Very sadly production has now been halted on the production owing to Pina Baush’s unexpected death on June 30th.
