Rent Margot (2005)
3.8 of 5 from 54 ratings
2h 43min
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- Synopsis:
Margot Fonteyn was the greatest dancer England has ever produced. In her life she transcended the world of dance and became a tabloid darling second to none, a true celebrity. And when, already in her forties, Fonteyn teamed up with Rudolf Nureyev, their astonishing union created one of the most brilliant and magical partnerships in all of ballet history. Their artistic and sexual chemistry electrified all those who were lucky enough to watch them perform. But her remarkable talent and facade of fastidious primness masked a dark torrent within. Fonteyn's life was the stuff of unimaginable fiction: taken as an underage mistress; married to a Panamanian Ambassador; involved in an attempted coup; the lover of innumerable, often homosexual, public figures; a cultural icon of the swinging sixties; betrayed by her husband and above all, a dancer of extraordinary physical eloquence and purity, all culminating in this fragile beauty dying a penniless, lonely recluse. This gripping film uncovers a mountain of archive footage, including memorable performances with Nureyev, and meets with those who danced with her, knew her, and loved her. - Actors:
- Rudolf Nureyev, Frederick Ashton, Robert Helpmann, Margot Fonteyn, Roland Petit
- Directors:
- Tony Palmer
- Studio:
- Digital Entertainment
- Genres:
- Documentary, Performing Arts
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- Dancing Queens: Guide to the Musical Films That'll
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Reviews (1) of Margot
Gaspinly good - Margot review by CW
I knew this documentary would be interesting but had no idea it would be so spellbinding. The documentary has interviews with Margot Fonteyn’s fellow dancers, partners, assistants, teachers, directors and family. You see childhood photos and films of her performances - solo and with partners. Even watching the film I literally gasped seeing how long she was able to stay en pointe unaided. I could have cried watching her dance and rehearse with Nureyev. I knew little about her vile husband Tito Arias and his scheming family. She was forced to dance at times to support them and they changed her will so that they would inherit all. She was first buried ina pauper’s grave. This is one of the most thrilling dance documentaries I have ever seen. I would say it is a must see for all who love ballet.
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