Rent Balanchine (1984)
2.0 of 5 from 2 ratings
2h 36min
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- Synopsis:
Regarded as the "father of American ballet", and having created over 425 works, George Balanchine is the foremost choreographer of the 20th century. Originally produced for the PBS series 'Dance in America', 'Balanchine' celebrates his artistry and pays tribute to the themes of his ballets. Through rare archival audio and video footage, interviews, film, and photographs, the program traces Balanchine's life from his youth at the Maryinsky Theater, through his work for Hollywood and Broadway, to his creation of the New York City Ballet. It also examines his thoughts on dancemaking, using interviews with the choreographer himself, and features selections from many of his ballets, including Chaconne, Agon, Symphony in C, Apollo, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Westerns Symphony, among others. - Actors:
- Mikhail Baryshnikov, Diana Adams, George Balanchine, Peter Martins, Suzanne Farrell, Patricia McBride
- Directors:
- Merrill Brockway
- Producers:
- Judy Kinberg
- Narrated By:
- Frank Langella
- Writers:
- Holly Brubach
- Studio:
- Kultur
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
