Café Müller (1985)
Café Müller (1985)
Café Müller, by Pina Bausch, is inspired by the choreographer's childhood memories of watching her father work in a café in Germany during and after the Second World War. The piece, one of the most emblematic in contemporary dance, explores themes such as loneliness, desire, memory and complex human relationships through an intense and repetitive performance. On stage, bodies confront each other in a surreal and labyrinthine space, creating an atmosphere of fragility and tension.
The film, recorded during one of Café Müller's performances, offers a glimpse into the power of live performance. Originally presented in 1978, Café Müller was first broadcast on German television in December 1985.
In the talk after the film, Gaya de Medeiros will present a personal view on Café Müller and explore the relationship between Café Müller and her new project, Cafezinho. The aim is not to carry out a historical analysis, but to offer a subjective and artistic vision, reflecting on the impact and contemporary relevance of Café Müller.
03 APR 2025
THU 19:00
Free admission*
Duration 49min.
M/6
*with ticket pickup 15 min. before the session starts (subject to room capacity).
Pre-registration available here.
*Recorded in Wuppertal 1985. The release of this film was funded by Kunststiftung NRW, Kulturstiftung der Länder, Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien, Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen and Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal.
In collaboration with Pina Bausch Foundation
Choreography
Pina Bausch
Set and costume design
Rolf Borzik
Music
Henry Purcell
With
Malou Airaudo, Pina Bausch, Dominique Mercy, Jan Minařík, Nazareth Panadero, Jean Laurent Sasportes
