Steve Reich: Phase to Face (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Steve Reich: Phase to Face is a notable film directed by Éric Darmon.

What it’s about. A student of Darius Milhaud and Luciano Berio, musician Steve Reich (born in 1936) quickly developed a style of his own, inspired by Baroque music, Bartók, Webern and Stravinsky, as well as jazz, traditional music (especially African), and Hebrew cantillation. As a trailblazing exponent of minimalist music, Reich rejected the characteristic complexity of mid-20th-century classical harmony and tonality in order to make large-scale works from minimal materials a single chord, a brief musical motif, a spoken exclamation – thereby reconciling sacred and popular music. In this profile he looks back on the key stages of his 40-years lasting career, from the formation of his own group, Steve Reich and Musicians, to the American avant-garde he helped to create, from new video performances to his quasi-religious music. Despite his success and wide recognition Steve Reich has never renounced his independent spirit.

Who’s in it. Steve Reich: Phase to Face stars Steve Reich as Self.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Stingray Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steve Reich: Phase to Face page.