For someone like me who just found out about Rudolf Nureyev in 2019 after watching my 1st documentary about him, and then reading every possible book written about his life (I found over 10 great books), the documentary "I am a dancer" is finally a closer look at him and especially one great performance of Marguerite and Armand which cannot be seen on any other DVD that I could find.
The previous review by Mr. Knipp is actually the complete contrary to my appreciation of this film which I watch over and over.
We get a closer look at his life before entering the scenes, the narration is extremely well done and the quality of the film is actually very good compared to some other old footage available.
So my recommendation is to just see if for yourself if you are a great fan.
La Sylphide clip with Carla Fracci is nowhere else to be seen and neither is Field Figures, a very interesting showing of his modern dancing capabilities.
Just see it.
Although I did read that Nureyev himself did not like it and refused to promote it.
I love it, it's one of my very favorites.
Review of I Am a Dancer
