Mr. Gaga

Synopsis

This documentary chronicles the life and work of modern dance choreographer Ohad Naharin, offering a glimpse into the artistic genius' creative process.
Filmmaker Tomer Heymann, who has known Ohad Naharin for more than 20 years, spent eight of those making this documentary. In the process, he interviewed Naharin's friends, dancers and colleagues. He also filmed rehearsals at the Batsheva Dance Company in Tel Aviv, where the sinuous Ohad Naharin has been artistic director and choreographer since 1990. Naharin himself speaks of his early kibbutz childhood, his late introduction to dance, a brief spell at Martha Graham's company, his adored wife, and his work, including the creation of his own movement language, Gaga. This richness of Naharin's life-story is further amplified by stunning dance excerpts from his explosive, hypnotic and stylish productions.

Biography

Born in Israel in 1970, Tomer Heymann has directed documentary films and series since 1997.
His films were screened and won awards at international film festivals such as Berlinale, HotDocs, IDFA, LAFF, Sheffield and were theatrically released around the world, making him one of the documentary film industry's leading directors.

Filmography:

2016 - WHO'S GONNA LOVE ME NOW?
2014 - ALIZA
2011 - THE QUEN HAS NO CROWN
2010 - I SHOT MY LOVE
2009 - THE WAY HOME
2007 - OUT OF FOCUS
2007 - DEBUT
2007 - BLACK OVER WHITE
2007 - CINDERELLAS
2006 - PAPER DOLLS
2003 - AVIV-FUCKED-UP GENERATION
2001 - IT KINDA SCARES ME
2000 - LAUGH TIL I CRY