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Ballets Russes
2005
Ballets Russes is an intimate portrait of a group of pioneering artists, now in their 70s, 80s and 90s, who gave birth to modern ballet. Read more
| Director | Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine |
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| Genres | Documentary |
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Ballets Russes
Ballets Russes is an intimate portrait of a group of pioneering artists, now in their 70s, 80s and 90s, who gave birth to modern ballet.
| Director | Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine |
|---|---|
| Studio | REVOLVER ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 58 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 04 Sep 2006 Production year: 2005 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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Film critics are often too casual with terms like a life-affirming joy, but in this instance its actually... read more on Time Out
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One of the finest documentaries ever made... inspires and enchants... mesmerising. Simply wonderful
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34 out of 46 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Fascinating, first-class documentary
Modern ballet is arguably one of the more bizarre art forms that people (like those in this film) have dedicated their lives to. But, while you may think a 2-hour documentary like this is for aficionados only, this film is a truly fascinating record of major cultural events and developments that defined Western 20c civilisation and its aspirations on some level.
It's very emotively put together, with a lot of affecting contrasts; and you see what a downright weird bunch these dancers could be. But their passion is fascinating, and their experiences always engaging: even the monsters - and there are many - are, in their own way, interesting. The archive footage is MESMERISING.
In some ways it may seem like a curious blip in history, but really it's well worth viewing. -
Most recent members' review
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34 out of 46 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Fascinating, first-class documentary
Modern ballet is arguably one of the more bizarre art forms that people (like those in this film) have dedicated their lives to. But, while you may think a 2-hour documentary like this is for aficionados only, this film is a truly fascinating record of major cultural events and developments that defined Western 20c civilisation and its aspirations on some level.
It's very emotively put together, with a lot of affecting contrasts; and you see what a downright weird bunch these dancers could be. But their passion is fascinating, and their experiences always engaging: even the monsters - and there are many - are, in their own way, interesting. The archive footage is MESMERISING.
In some ways it may seem like a curious blip in history, but really it's well worth viewing.
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