An exotic dancer recalls an incident from her childhood where she was physically abused by a male visitor.
An exotic dancer recalls an incident from her childhood where she was physically abused by a male visitor.
1999-01-01
5.6
"After GYMNOPEDIES, I had long wanted to animate a film specifically for a pre-selected piano piece by [Erik] Satie. MOONLIGHT SONATA is that film. It was totally designed for the 'Gnossienne V' and the movements of the animation are timed to the overall rhythms as well as the specific beats of the music." - Lawrence Jordan
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BBC TV Special broadcast on Apr 26, 1977. Recorded live at Old Grey Whistle Test Studio.
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