The Line, the Cross, and the Curve is a musical short film directed by and starring pop singer Kate Bush. Released in 1993, it co-starred Miranda Richardson and noted choreographer Lindsay Kemp. Short subject is an American film industry term that historically has referred to any film in the format of two reels, or approximately 20 minutes running time, or less. ... Kate Bush (born Catherine Bush on 30 July 1958 in Bexleyheath, Kent, now part of Greater London) is a British singer-songwriter known for her expressive three-octave voice, idiosyncratic and literary lyrics, and eclectic and meticulous musical and production style. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Miranda Richardson at the 1992 Golden Globe Awards, where she won Best Actress for her role in Enchanted April Miranda Richardson (Born 3 March 1958, in Southport, Lancashire) is a British actress, commonly regarded as one of the finest acting talents of her generation, and noted for her distinctive ability... Choreography (also known as dance composition) is the art of making structures in which movement occurs, the term composition may also refer to the navigation or connection of these movement structures. ...

This short film is essentially an extended music video featuring songs from Bush's 1993 album, The Red Shoes, which in turn was inspired by the classic movie musical-fantasy The Red Shoes. A music video (also video clip, promo) is a short film or video meant to present a visual representation of a popular music song. ... The Red Shoes is Kate Bushs 7th studio album. ... This article is about the 1948 film and the Broadway musical. ...

In this version of the tale, Bush plays a frustrated singer-dancer who is enticed by a mysterious woman (Richardson) into putting on a pair of magical ballet slippers. Once on her feet, the shoes start dancing on their own and Bush's character (who is never referred to by name) finds herself in a magical and psychedelic wonderland. Her guide on this strange journey is played by Lindsay Kemp, who in real life was Bush's dancing mentor.

The film was released direct-to-video in most areas and was only a modest success. Soon after its release, Bush effectively dropped out of the public eye. Her eighth studio album, Aerial, was released in November of 2005.

Song listing

1. Rubberband Girl
2. And So is Love
3. The Red Shoes
4. Lily
5. Moments of Pleasure
6. Eat the Music

The "Rubberband Girl" segment was also released on its own as a music video to promote The Red Shoes album. "Eat the Music" was released as a music video in the U.S., differing only slightly from the version available from the version included in the film.

External link

• The Line, the Cross and the Curve at the Internet Movie Database