Oct. 4
7:30 p.m.
Egyptian Theater
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA

Hosted by: L.A. Filmforum

The L.A. Filmforum is holding a retrospective of the work of influential choreographer and filmmaker Yvonne Rainer throughout their 2009-2010 seasons. Tonight marks the first edition of this retrospective, which will include her short films made between 1966 and 1969, plus a more recent film produced in 2002.

These are experimental films that either prominently feature dance or some choreographed motion. Yvonne Rainer will be in attendance for this screening and participate in a Q&A moderated by Lynette Kessler, the director of Dance Camera West Film Festival.

For more on Rainer and her impact on the underground film movement, the official announcement from L.A. Filmforum about the retrospective is packed with terrific background information. For the list of films that will be screening on this night, please see below.

Hand Movie (1966, 5:00, b&w, silent, 8mm to video)
Volleyball (Foot Film) (1967, 10:00 b&w, silent, 16mm to video)
Rhode Island Red (1968, 10:00, b&w, silent, 16mm to video)
Trio Film (1968, 13:00, b&w, silent, 16mm to video)
After Many a Summer Dies the Swan: Hybrid (2002, 31 min, video)

Film still from Hand Movie: