MONK IN PIECES

In the organizer's words:

Film content:

The first reviews were scathing and sexist, whereas artists such as Philip Glass and Merce Cunningham quickly recognized her musical and choreographic talent. Meredith Monk's performances made her one of the most fascinating American artists. Billy Shebar was able to accompany Monk for years and was given access to her unique archive, photos and diaries. In conversations, Monk reflects on her personal and artistic development as well as her experiences of exclusion and loss. As she gets older, she plans to let go of her work and place it in the hands of younger people. Editor Sabine Kreyenbühl masterfully assembles a multidimensional tribute that reflects Monk's versatility. Silvia Bauer

Credits:
Germany, USA 2025 Directed by Billy Sherbar, David C. Roberts. Cinematography: Jeff Hutchens, Ben Stechschulte. Sound: Dominic Bartolini, Aaron Chandler. Editing: Sabine Krayenbühl. Music: Justin T. Feldman. Production: 110th Street Films. Producer: Susan Margolin, Katie Geissinger, Sabine Krayenbühl. Further producers: ZDF/ARTE. Distribution: Cinephil

DOK.fest goes heavy riders
Six montages are dedicated to film in 2026 at the schwere reiter venue.

Admission: 9,00 Euro
Box Office on the day of the event from 7 p.m. at schwere reiter Studio (Dachauer Straße 114a, 80636 Munich)

An event of DOK.fest München in cooperation with schwere reiter.

DOK.aroundtheclock - the year-round program of DOK.fest München: After the festival is before the festival - and in the middle of the documentary film year. Every season, DOK.aroundtheclock presents current documentary film highlights in our Munich partner cinemas and as guests of our numerous other cultural partners.
You can find more information about our year-round program here: https://www.dokfest-muenchen.de/DOKaroundtheclock