imagine… 14
2008-10-14 | Documentary,News | 7 episodes37 Seasons
Episode
Dangerous Liaison: When Akram met Juliette (2008)
Following British-Bangladeshi choreographer Akram Khan as he takes the risk of his life. He has just months to teach Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche to dance. She must also be confident enough to perform with her teacher in front of the National Theatre's discerning audience. Akram, for his part, will attempt to learn to act. Interviewees include Juliette Binoche, Sylvie Guillem, Joseph Fiennes, Antony Gormley, Nitin Sawhney and Anish Kapoor.
A Love Story (2008)
Alan Yentob embarks on a quest to find out what makes a great love story in literature, film or song. Among those offering their help in this labour of love are author Jeffrey Eugenides and lyricist Hal David.
Jay-Z: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered (2008)
Alan Yentob explores the life and work of Jay-Z, following the rapper over a period of six months.
Let There Be Light (2008)
Alan Yentob meets artists who use light as both the source and inspiration for their work, including American James Turrell.
How an Orchestra Saved Venezuela's Children (2008)
The Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela, which caused a sensation at last year's Proms, is the product of an extraordinary music education system that has been running for more than 30 years. Children as young as two get intensive music lessons designed to steer them away from the dangers of the street. With Scotland now trying its own version of the scheme, Alan Yentob investigates the phenomenon and meets its most successful graduate, 27-year-old conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who next year becomes music director of the LA Philharmonic.
