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MPAA RATING: Not Rated
Starring Marian Seldes (narrator), Irina Baronova, Yvonne Chouteau, Frederic Franklin, Nathalie Krassovska, Alicia Markova, Marc E. Platt, and Tatiana Riabouchinska
Unearthing a treasure trove of archival footage, filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine have fashioned a dazzlingly entrancing ode to the revolutionary twentieth-century dance troupe known as the Ballets Russes. What began as a group of Russian refugees who never danced in Russia became not one but two rival dance troupes who fought the infamous "ballet battles" that consumed London society before World War II. (Zeitgeist Films)
| GENRE(S): | Documentary |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Daniel Geller
Dayna Goldfine Celeste Schaefer Snyder Gary Weimberg |
| DIRECTED BY: |
Daniel Geller
Dayna Goldfine |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: September 12, 2006 Theatrical: October 26, 2005 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 118 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Paul D. gave it a9:
Excellent documentary that acts as a valentine to a bygone age. The dance footage is marvelous, and made me want to see extended versions of some of the performances. Dancing must be good for your health and spirit, since many of the Ballet Russes' dancers worked well into their 80's and even 90's. Inspirational and entertaining at the same time.
Nancy S. gave it a10:
brilliant, divine characters- honest, raw, poignant- ageing bodies,the mask of ageing- inside young vital passionate. Inspiring- this is how life should be lived- engaged, alive. The film carefully constructed and very emotional- pulling out all the stops.
Linda M. gave it a10:
What a Joy! I wished that it would go on forever. A fabulous look in to the origins of 20th century ballet. How wonderful to see the archival footage of those fabulous ageing dancers. To see them then and now. There bodies old now, but a spirit that is still young and full of life and joy of dance. How wonderful to have a look into what a dancer's life was like when dance itself began to change and evolve. Many of these wonderful people have passed away since this film was released. If this film was never made, so much of what they had to say would be lost to us forever. I can't wait to own the DVD!
Duane T. gave it a10:
As inspired as it gets. A ballet movie for people who don't even like ballet. You can't help but walk out dancing, even if it's only inside and you'll wake up dancing the next day.
Phoebe W. gave it a10:
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Thanks to all who had the vision and expertise to research and produce this fabulous documentary. I learnedso much this evening about the ballet artform/genesis/history and baby ballerinas. Thank you and I can't wait to own my very own copy (and a few for gifts).
ali m. gave it a10:
The best this year.
Peter S. gave it a9:
Bob Westal of Film Threat calls this a "conventional PBS style videooc." Well, it's structure is conventional, but the interplay of contemporary interviews with historical dance footage, carefully (yes!) choreographed with appropriate ballet music is a brilliant piece of edfiting and rivets one's attention. People who think they might like dance should see this, because then they'll know that they do. Mea Culpa: Okay, I know the directors, but I'd say this even if I didn't.
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