Night Journey
Jan 01, 1960 · 29m
Director
Alexander HammidOverview
Night Journey, the dance, had its premiere only two and a half years after Appalachian Spring, and it is a close cousin. It too has a stream-of-consciousness narration: Jocasta, as she is about to kill herself, remembering what has happened to her. It too contains soul-delving solos, broken up by ensemble dances. Here, however, the ensemble is a darker element. As the story was taken from Greek tragedy, so the corps is the equivalent of Greek tragedy’s chorus. They tell us how to feel: afraid mostly. In this piece Graham pushed her habitual economy to its limits.
Cast of Night Journey
Crew of Night Journey
Alexander HammidDirector, Director of Photography
Nathan KrollProducer- Bethsabee de RothschildExecutive Producer
- William SchumanOriginal Music Composer
- Stanley MeredithDirector of Photography
- Miriam ArshamEditor
- David GoldenLighting Design
Martha GrahamChoreographer- Clair D. KreppsRecording Supervision, Sound Recordist
- Isamu NoguchiSet Decoration
- Robert IrvingConductor
About Night Journey
What is Night Journey about?
Night Journey, the dance, had its premiere only two and a half years after Appalachian Spring, and it is a close cousin. It too has a stream-of-consciousness narration: Jocasta, as she is about to kill herself, remembering what has happened to her. It too contains soul-delving solos, broken up by ensemble dances. Here, however, the ensemble is a darker element. As the story was taken from Greek…
When was Night Journey released?
Night Journey was released on January 1, 1960.
Where can I watch Night Journey?
Night Journey is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Night Journey?
Night Journey runs 29 minutes.
Who directed Night Journey?
Night Journey was directed by Alexander Hammid.
Who is in the cast of Night Journey?
The cast of Night Journey includes Martha Graham (Queen Jocasta), Bertram Ross (King Oedipus), Paul Taylor (Tiresias), Helen McGehee (Chorus Leader) and Mary Hinkson (Chorus).
Is Night Journey on Netflix?
No, Night Journey is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Criterion Channel instead.