Suzanne Farrell: Elusive Muse (1996)

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Directors:

Anne Belle, Deborah Dickson

Stars:

George Balanchine, Jacques d'Amboise, Jorge Donn

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Credited cast:
George Balanchine	...	Self
Jacques d'Amboise	...	Self
Jorge Donn	...	Self
Suzanne Farrell	...	Self
Donna Holly	...	Self
Paul Mejia	...	Self

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

ballet | archive footage | independent film | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Soundtracks

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Music by Richard Rodgers
Used by permission of The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization

User Reviews

Very well made and fascinating biographic documentary

Intimate and fascinating biographic documentary on the great ballet star of the 1960s and 70s. A lot of the film is Ms. Farrell herself, admirably openly -- and sometimes emotionally -- relating the her complex story, which included an obsessive, almost scary, but apparently sexless affair with her choreographer and boss, the great George Balanchine (over 40 years her senior), as well as her complex relationships with her mother and a couple of key dancing partners.

But the film is much more than the story of a ballerina's love and home life, it's also about all the growth and change she went through as an artist and human being as the years unfolded. Included are many all too brief clips of Ms. Farrell dancing.

Even someone like me, who knows next to nothing about ballet, can't help but be stunned by her beautiful, flowing, sensual movements. A strikingly strong, and unique documentary about a unique woman.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 1996 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color