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Dancer

  • 20162016
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  • 1h 25m
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Sergei Polunin in Dancer (2016)
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Sergei Polunin is a breathtaking ballet talent who questions his existence and his commitment to dance just as he is about to become a legend.Sergei Polunin is a breathtaking ballet talent who questions his existence and his commitment to dance just as he is about to become a legend.Sergei Polunin is a breathtaking ballet talent who questions his existence and his commitment to dance just as he is about to become a legend.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Steven Cantor
  • Stars
    • Sergei Polunin
    • Galyna Polunina
    • Galina Ivanovna
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Cantor
  • Stars
    • Sergei Polunin
    • Galyna Polunina
    • Galina Ivanovna
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Dancer
    Trailer 1:47
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    Trailer 1:45
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    Sergei Polunin
    Sergei Polunin
    • Selfas Self
    Galyna Polunina
    • Self - mother of Sergei Poluninas Self - mother of Sergei Polunin
    Galina Ivanovna
    • Self - Sergei Polunin's first dance teacheras Self - Sergei Polunin's first dance teacher
    Larysa Lavrikova
    • Self - Sergei Polunin's grandmotheras Self - Sergei Polunin's grandmother
    Valia Polunina
    • Self - Sergei Polunin's grandmotheras Self - Sergei Polunin's grandmother
    Vladymyr Polunin
    • Self - Sergei Polunin's fatheras Self - Sergei Polunin's father
    Jade Hale-Christofi
    • Selfas Self
    Valentino Zucchetti
    • Selfas Self
    Salvatore Scalzo
    • Selfas Self
    Monica Mason
    • Self - former artistic director of the Royal Balletas Self - former artistic director of the Royal Ballet
    Tony Hall
    • Self - chief executive of the Royal Opera Houseas Self - chief executive of the Royal Opera House
    Igor Zelensky
    • Selfas Self
    David LaChapelle
    David LaChapelle
    • Selfas Self
    Yalda Lizard
    • Yalda Lizardas Yalda Lizard
    • Director
      • Steven Cantor
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    Storyline

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    Sergei Polunin is a breathtaking ballet talent who questions his existence and his commitment to dance just as he is about to become a legend.
    • bare chested male
    • mother son relationship
    • father son relationship
    • divorced parents
    • snow
    • 36 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Icon. Genius. Rebel.
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Biography
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Take Me to Church video was supposed to be Sergei Polunin's last dance before he went to acting school in Los Angeles, but after shooting the video he changed his mind and continued with dancing.
    • Connections
      References Superman (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Take Me to Church
      Written by Hozier (as Andrew Hozier-Byrne)
      Performed by Hozier
      Courtesy of Island
      Published by The Evolving Music Company Ltd.
      Under license from Universal Music Operations Limited
      Under exclusive license to Sony/ATV & EMI Music (UK) Ltd.

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Took my breath away
    I happen to love dance of all types (big on ballet) which peaked my interest with it being THE Sergei. Best dancer in history, hands down. This is a movie, however, for everyone, not just dancers. I do think those who aren't 'into' dance will be after seeing this doc!

    This was one of the most interesting and beautiful documentaries I have seen, and I have viewed a lot of them. The movie was fresh throughout, whereas some docs either start fresh and interesting then become a total yawnfest and stale by the middle.

    Sergei's story is remarkable, impressive, one to be shared over and over and over again. He is an icon and legend for his fierce, artistic, poetic, athletic dance first and foremost, but to see where it all started is fantastic.

    The final dance literally took my breath away.
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    • shepyanks
    • May 7, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 2017 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • 刺青舞者
    • Filming locations
      • Kherson, Ukraine
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • Baby Cow Productions
      • Magnolia Mae Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,917
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,140
      • Sep 11, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,131,649
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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