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Nina Novak,
Yvonne Craig,
Tatiana Riabouchinska,
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Dan Geller,
Dayna Goldfine
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: Zeitgeist Films
: Documentary, Art
: 121 min.
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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 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.
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by talltale
September 23, 2006 - 9:14 AM PDT
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2 out of 2 members found this review helpful
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I am not someone for whom ballet is paramount, yet BALLETS RUSSES grabbed me, thrilled me and held me for its two hour span like few documentaries I have seen of late. There is so much history, art, creativity and love shown here, as a surprisingly large group of former stars of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo (and its spin-offs) reunite to reminisce, accompanied by some fabulous archival films that show us exactly what these stars of dance are talking about.
As put together by documentarians Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine, barely a moment is wasted in telling this wonderful tale. I think immense gratitude is going to be the reaction of most viewers to this feast of love and dance. That's what wells up in me, anyway, every time I recall this very special experience--which keep popping back into mind, much appreciated, at the oddest of times. |
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