The acclaimed Julian Rosefeldt pays homage to the moving tradition and literary beauty of artist manifestos with his film ‘Manifesto’. The film draws on the writings of Futurists, Dadaists, Fluxus artists, Suprematists, Situationists, Dogma 95 and other artist groups, and the musings of individual artists, architects, dancers and filmmakers.
The award-winning Cate Blanchett performs these ‘new manifestos’ while inhabiting thirteen different personas – among them a school teacher, a puppeteer, a newsreader and a homeless man. Her convincing and effortless performances imbue new dramatic life into both famous and lesser known words. By exploring the powerful urgency of these historical statements, which were composed with passion and conviction by artists many years ago, 'Manifesto' questions whether the words and sentiments have withstood the passage of time.
Nils Frahm is a renowned composer, producer and celebrated performer. His unconventional approach to the piano, played contemplatively and intimately, and on a mesmerising scale through his vast stage shows, has won him many fans around the world. Frahm has gained global notoriety for his highly developed sense of control and restraint in his work, as well as a breath-taking level of emotion and personality.
Frahm’s new album, ‘All Melody’ is scheduled for release on the 26th of January 2018.
Make sure you check out the 'Manifesto' trailer below.