Dances Sacred and Profane
Dances Sacred and Profane
1985, English. Directed by Dan Jury & Mark Jury.
"Charles Gatewood is a photographer and anthropologist who specializes in "subcultures." On the evidence of "Dances Sacred and Profane," Mark and Dan Jury's documentary about Mr. Gatewood, he is drawn particularly to Mardi Gras revels, gatherings of nudists and sex clubs. Bare breasts, elaborately tattooed bodies and bizarre behavior are featured in his work, and in the movie. Addressing those who may find his subject matter "revolting and disgusting," Mr. Gatewood asserts that it "tells us something about ourselves." He sees "important statements being made there," about "liberation through excess" and "some kind of actualization of transcendence."
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- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 16 October 1985
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Dances Sacred and Profane runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Dances Sacred and Profane isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1985. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dances Sacred and Profane?
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Who directed Dances Sacred and Profane?
Dances Sacred and Profane (1985) was directed by Dan Jury and Mark Jury and stars Fakir Musafar, Jim Ward, Charles Gatewood.