![]() Comments from
|
The producers of The Mystery of LoveSam Pollard, who produced the segment on “Love & Romance”:
I produced the segment with Emily and Gary and I found them to both be unique. I was amazed at how much they love each other and their love is one that comes across in an adult way. They are warm, funny and friendly with each other. It was a pleasure to spend the little time I did with them. It was only the smell of the pigs that got to me. |
||
Christopher Lukas, Senior Producer, Co-writer, who produced “The Communal Heart,” the segment with Conspirare:
When I first heard about Conspirare, I was taken back by the strong expressions of amazement: people were startled that the diverse soloists were drawn into a “spiritual” bond with each other, and that the conductor, Craig Hella Johnson, had an “astounding” rapport with them. I had sung in choruses most of my life, and I didn’t quite believe what I heard. We always gave up our personal egos to participate in a group singing event; we always found it spiritually fulfilling. However, when I went to Austin to interview Craig and to videotape the chorus, I found that there was more to Conspirare than I had thought. Craig is an astonishingly deep man, with great talent, not only in music, but in human relations. He does bring these varied singers of different backgrounds into his sphere. They feel the love of music that he brings to them and, I dare say, his love for them, as well. |
||
Amy Goodman, who produced the segment on “Love & Friendship,” about Camilla Williams and Boris Bazala:
Working with Camilla and Boris was inspiring. Together, they have a palpable chemistry. Like long-time married couples or close siblings, the two of them speak a private language with subtle physical movements and tones of voice. Their love takes the form of friendship based on shared history, easy companionship, and most of all, a deep artistic collaboration. Camilla and Boris remind me that friendship – and all love – is a creative enterprise, born of passion and spark, needing cultivation to survive. For them and for me, friendship is also about comfort, identity, and feeling less alone in the world. I hope that as I age, I have such long-lasting friendships that enrich the present and remind me of the past. About working on this film, The Mystery of Love In our production meetings and in conversations with friends and family during the course of production, I asked questions about love that I otherwise wouldn’t have. I dwelled on love. My ideas about love didn’t change while making this documentary but I was reminded how important it is to think about love and nurture it. |
The Mystery of Love premieres December 13, 2006
Check your local listings.
A production of the Indepenent Production Fund in association with Joan Konner Productions, Inc. |