Ballet Mécanique: A Spread-Spectrum Ecstasy
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Channel: The University of Chicago · 2011 · Education
April 21, 2011 The Committee on Creative Writing, the Poem Present Reading and Lecture Series,the Arts Council, and the Global Voices Program at International House are pleased to present Ballet Mécanique: A Spread-Spectrum Ecstasy, a staging based on a long poem by John Matthias. This performance depicts the starlet Hedy Lamarr during in her early life in Germany. Lamarr is notorious for her risqué role in the Czech movie 'Ecstasy,' and for being the mistress of Fritz Mandl, a Jewish arms merchant selling his wares to the Third Reich. Mandl's possessiveness, combined with a contempt for her intellect, lead to a dark tale of revenge and intrigue. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email [email protected].
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