Dance can be a form of optimism.” Patricio Bunster – choreographer from Chile in exile in the GDR. Exhibition

“Dance can be a form of optimism that leads to the realisation
that even in the greatest catastrophes you can get an inkling
that everything can be seen differently.”

The dancer and choreographer Patricio Bunster (1924-2006) found new opportunities to work as a political refugee from Chile in the GDR in 1973.

How did Patricio Bunster experience his exile in the GDR? Did
his artistic work change during this time? What was the impact of Bunster’s work at the dance academies in Dresden and Leipzig? How did modern dance develop in Chile after his return?

The Palucca University invites on its Open Day to
a public discussion with former students and companions of Patricio Bunster and presents films and archive documents on his life and work in the library villa (TG80) of the Palucca University.

Guests:
Raymond Hilbert
Prof. Dr. Peter Jarchow
Antje Ladstätter
Prof. Dr. Ralf Stabel
Moderation:
Prof. Dr. Patrick Primavesi
Angela Rannow

The team of the German Dance Film Institute documents the event.
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