Monk in Pieces (2025)

Directed by

Billy Shebar

Genre

documentary film

Country

Germany, France, United States

Runtime

1h 30m

Rated

6

Rating

8.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows composer and artist Meredith Monk over her long career. It shows her early struggles for acceptance and her later global recognition. Artists like David Byrne and Bjork share how Monk influenced them.

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What happens

Monk in Pieces is a 2025 documentary film directed by Billy Shebar and co-written by Shebar and David C. Roberts. The film explores the life and work of composer and interdisciplinary artist Meredith Monk, charting her career from early critical resistance to later international recognition. Now in her seventh decade of creative work, Monk reflects on her artistic legacy and the future of her performance practice. The documentary includes interviews with artists such as David Byrne and Björk, who discuss Monk’s influence on their work. The film premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 18, 2025, screening in the Panorama section. It was nominated for Best Documentary/Essay Film at the 39th Teddy Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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