Screening: Obsessed with Light, a Film on Loïe Fuller
Obsessed with Light film still courtesy of Film Movement
The documentary Obsessed with Light chronicles the career and legacy of Loïe Fuller, an early-20th-century artist whose pioneering work fused movement and technology in ways that continue to resonate today.
About the film
Obsessed with Light pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller (1862⎼1928), a wildly original performer and pioneer of modern dance, who combined fabric and movement to develop a completely new kind of spectacle. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, filmmakers Sabine Krayenbühl and Zeva Oelbaum delve into the astonishing influence Fuller’s work has had on contemporary culture. The film is a close study of a woman who became famous on her own terms — unapologetic about her body type, open about her sexuality, and protective of her signature, often mimicked, style.
About the San Francisco Dance Film Festival
This event is co-presented with the San Francisco Dance Film Festival.
From deeply personal documentaries and narrative shorts to vibrant screendance and music videos, the San Francisco Dance Film Festival offers something for die-hard dance fans and newcomers alike. Their 2025 Festival features over 90 global films that spotlight the power of movement in all its forms. Catch their 18 unique film screenings running from October 24 through November 9 at various theaters around the city.
Contact info
Public Programs
publicprograms@famsf.org
415.750.7694
