Pierrot in Turquoise or The Looking Glass Murders

Lindsay Kemp, legendary performer, teamed up with the young David Bowie—at the time, still on the fringes of stardom—to create Pierrot in Turquoise, a dark spectacle of mime and dance. Bowie composed four original songs and played Harlequin, Pierrot's rival for Columbine's love — paving the way for his Ziggy Stardust persona. Adapted for television by Brian Mahoney, the film blends theater and illusion with a dreamlike, minimalist aesthetic.