Ballet (film)

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Ballet
Directed by Frederick Wiseman
Produced byFrederick Wiseman
Starring Julio Bocca
Alessandra Ferri
Susan Jaffe
Amanda McKerrow
CinematographyJohn Davey
Edited byFrederick Wiseman
Distributed by Zipporah Films [1]
Release date
  • March 22, 1995 (1995-03-22)
Running time
170 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ballet is a 1995 American documentary film directed by Frederick Wiseman. [2]

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Summary

It portrays rehearsals, choreography, performances, business transactions, and other day-to-day life of the American Ballet Theatre. [3] Much of the footage dates from the 1992 season. It also includes scenes from the company's European tour, namely in Athens and Copenhagen. [4]

Appearances are made by Susan Jaffe, Julie Kent, Julio Bocca, Angel Corella, Amanda McKerrow, Alessandra Ferri and others. Various ballet masters and choreographers also appear, including Kevin McKenzie, ABT's artistic director, Ulysses Dove, Irina Kolpakova, Natalia Makarova and Agnes de Mille. Business transactions by then-director Jane Hermann are also included. [5]

Availability

The film is currently released to the public by Wiseman's distribution company, Zipporah Films

References

  1. ↑ James, Caryn (1995-03-22). "FILM REVIEW: BALLET; On the Heels of a Ballet Troupe, Through Drudgery to Glory". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2019-04-05.
  2. ↑ "MUBI". Archived from the original on 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  3. ↑ "Frederick Wiseman returns to ballet world with new film - Los Angeles Times". Archived from the original on 2025-09-15. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  4. ↑ IDFA Archive
  5. ↑ "The Paley Center for Media". Archived from the original on 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
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