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.

Directors:

Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine

Writers:

Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine

Stars:

Irina Baronova, Kenneth Kynt Bryan, Yvonne Chouteau

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Irina Baronova	...	Herself
Kenneth Kynt Bryan	...	Dance Student
Yvonne Chouteau	...	Herself
Yvonne Craig	...	Herself
Frederic Franklin	...	Himself
Alan Howard	...	Himself
Nathalie Krassovska	...	Herself
Alicia Markova	...	Herself (as Dame Alicia Markova)
Milada Mladova	...	Herself (clip "Escape Me Never") (archive footage)
Nina Novak	...	Herself
Marc Platt	...	Himself
Wakefield Poole	...	Himself
Tatiana Riabouchinska	...	Herself
Marian Seldes	...	Narrator (voice)
Mia Slavenska	...	Herself

Storyline

For many, modern ballet began with the Ballet Russe of Monte Carlo, originally made up of Russian exiles from the Russian Revolution. This film tells the story of this landmark company with its stars and production as well as its power games, rivalries and tribulations that marked its turbulent history.

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Plot Keywords:

ballet | f rated | theatre | professional rivalry | dance | 

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Taglines:

Fame, glamour, ego, politics, money, war, love . . . and dance.

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Genres:

Documentary | History | Music

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 April 2006 (Belgium)

Also Known As:

Ballets Russes

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$40,199, 11 November 2005, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$815,848, 25 June 2006

Company Credits

Production Co:

Geller/Goldfine Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

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User Reviews

Astounding!

I was mesmerized and enthralled by this 2 hour film. I wanted it to just go on and on. What a fabulous look into the beginnings of modern ballet of the 20th century. The archival footage was remarkable. The interviews with the aged dancers were priceless. If this film had not been made now, this fabulous history would have been lost to us forever. Many of the dancers appearing in this film have since passed away. If you love the ballet you MUST see this film! If you know someone who loves the ballet, urge them to see this film. They will be forever grateful to you. I can't wait until Ballets Russes comes out on DVD so I can add it to my library.