| | |  | Ballets & Classics | Home » » » Angelin Preljocaj: Le songe de Médée / MC 14/22 - ceci est mon corps | | | | | | | Description: | | This double bill from choreographer Preljocaj offers 2 of his major works, danced by Paris Opera Ballet. Included is the Songe de Medee with music by Mauro Lanza and MC14/22 "ceci est mon corps" with soundscapes by Tedd Zahmal. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Marie-Agnès Gillot, Eleonora Abbagnato, Wilfried Romoli, Sylvain Groud, Opéra national de Paris Ballet | | Director:
| Angelin Preljocaj | | Format:
| Classical, Color, Dolby, Digital Sound, Subtitled, NTSC | | Subtitle:
| Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Opus Arte | | Run Time:
| 155 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| September 25, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 3 reviews |
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4 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Angelin PreljocajMay 19, 2008
By Daniela Fish-cottogni
Angelin Preljocaj is known for his amazing dance pieces, which are a symphony for all the senses. Le Songe de Médée and MC14/22 are definately two of those pieces. Preljocaj's delicate work is shown in this two pieces in a wonderful way. I am more than just satisfied with this purchase
3 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 A total disgraceJan 19, 2011
By Turxen
I was repulsed and sickened by what I saw. The Art of the Ballet is one of the great joys of my life. However, if what is featured on this DVD is the direction ballet is going, I would advise the French Minister of Culture to cancel the total budget for all ballet immediately. There are far better things that can be done with the money. I have seen gymnastic exhibitions that contained more grace and beauty. The so-called choreographer should be confirmed to a prison for fraud or, at least, to an insane asylum.
Le Songe de Medea purports to tell the tragedy of that fearsome woman. In this telling Jason seems not to care for his children. So the ballet ends without showing Medea's revenge on Jason, giving Creuse, Jason's new love interest, the magic garment what causes the flesh to shrivel and fall from her body.
MC 14/22 related to a verse in the Gospel according to St. Mark which related to The Last Supper. Anything even hinting on the sanctity of the event of the blessing the Lord gives to his Apostles is totally missing. Relating this piece to such a holy event is sacrilege.
The sound track was nothing but ugly noise, having no relevance as music. The most extreme 12 tone works contain infinitely more music.
If you are interested in the Medea story on DVD there is a modern opera, Medea by Gabichvadze available here at Amazon.com. It's harsh, but passionate and well-performed. The ultimate film Medea is, of course, starring Maria Callas. Unfortunately it is only available in DVD I know of is PAL, area code 2, available from Amazon.de. I have it and it is magnificent. Maria Callas is working here as an actress, not a singer.
I deeply regret having purchased this DVD. It was a total waste of money.
2 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Not for everyoneFeb 18, 2010
By Jennifer
I just recieved this yesterday, and I didn't enjoy it at all. 'Lanza: Le Songe de Médée' is rather odd. And the small amount of dancing didn't entertain me at all. And 'Zahmal: MC 14/22 Ceci est mon corps' is very strange. And there was nothing I would call dancing. I do like modern ballet, but I don't understand why a ballet company would do this one. If your looking for ballet, then don't buy this DVD. I bought it because I love to watch Stephane Bullion. And it's certainly not for children.
I regret buying this one. Like I said, it's not for everyone. I'll probably never watch it again.
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