Ballets Russes (2005)
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Filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine explore the remarkable history of the legendary dance troupe Ballets Russes in this meticulously researched documentary that traces the evolution of the group from their 1909 debut performance in Paris until their final 1962 show in Brooklyn, NY. Performing… More Filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine explore the remarkable history of the legendary dance troupe Ballets Russes in this meticulously researched documentary that traces the evolution of the group from their 1909 debut performance in Paris until their final 1962 show in Brooklyn, NY. Performing at venues both large and small, the Ballets Russes opened the world's eyes to the art of dance in a manner never even conceived by vaudeville. Detailing everything from the involvement of such legendary artists as Picasso and Matisse to the quarrels between choreography giants George Balanchine and Leonid Massine -- and including interviews with such historical Ballets Russes dancers as Yvonne Chouteau, Raven Wilkinson, and other surviving members of the troupe -- this documentary pays tribute to some of the biggest names in the world of dance while simultaneously showcasing the remarkable influence that Ballets Russes had on generations of dancers. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Dayna Goldfine, Daniel Geller
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 26, 2005 Wide
- Studio
- Zeitgeist
Critic Reviews
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John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
A casual interest in dance is all it takes to enjoy Ballets Russes, an enchanting new documentary about the famed French ballet company.
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Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
... a heartening affirmation of the spirit that helped many dancers to thrive in their heyday more than half a century ago and to survive as teachers, dance devotees and priceless raconteurs.
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Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Enchanting, edifying and exhilarating.
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Margaret Putnam, Dallas Morning News
Capturing glimpses of those halcyon days, filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine offer the documentary Ballets Russes, riveting in rare footage and poignant interviews with some of the dancers who brought ballet to the hinterlands.
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Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
Ballets Russes does an amazing job of unearthing footage of the famous ballet troupe from its beginnings in turn-of-the-century Paris through to its demise in the '60s.
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Cast
- Irina Baronova
- Yvonne Craig
- Frederic Franklin
- Alan Howard
- Alicia Markova
- Maria Tallchief
- Nini Theilade
- George Zoritch
- Wakefield Poole
- Ann Barzel
- Yvonne Chouteau
- Nathalie Krassovska
- Nina Novak
- Tatiana Riabouchinska
- Mia Slavenska
- Tatiana Stepanova
- Tamara Tchinerova Finch
- Miguel Terekhov
- Raven Wilkonson
- Rochelle Zide
- Marc Platt
