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For many, modern ballet began with the Ballet Russe of Monte Carlo, originally made up of Russian exiles from the Russian Revolution.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?

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User Reviews

Intimate and Charming

I went to this film with only a minimal understanding of the significance of the individuals portrayed. What an absolutely beguiling and totally enjoyable experience. It was great to see the archival footage of some of these amazing performers as well as the recent interviews and the reunion. The egos and the incredible stamina that they must have had certainly allowed them to persist through real adversity. A totally enjoyable experience and a jewel of a documentary. It would have been great to have more advance publicity but it was actually a treat to discover the film by accident and become totally engrossed in the era and the huge personalities, some of whom are still alive in 2005. Bravo!