Closer Than Yesterday
“Two young San Francisco Ballet dancers compete on the world stage at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition.”
Synopsis
“Closer Than Yesterday" is an intimate documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey of two young San Francisco Ballet dancers as they prepare for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The film follows Carmela Mayo, who has returned to dance after back surgery. The competition is a significant milestone for her comeback. Coached by Principal Dancer Tiit Helimets, she partners with Esteban Cuadrado, and their rigorous preparations commence. However, they encounter numerous challenges due to the pandemic, and their path takes unexpected twists even before they set foot on the competition stage.
Top Cast
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San Francisco Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Le Lievre
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisa Le Lievre
- Original Title
- Closer Than Yesterday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Brass Swan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Le Lievre
Lisa Le Lievre
Jerome Stolly
Lisa Le Lievre
Tiit Helimets, Lisa Le Lievre
Department Leadership Roster
Jerome Stolly
Director of Photography
Lisa Le Lievre
Director
Tiit Helimets
Producer
Lisa Le Lievre
Producer
Lisa Le Lievre
Editor
Lisa Le Lievre
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Closer Than Yesterday about?
“Closer Than Yesterday" is an intimate documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey of two young San Francisco Ballet dancers as they prepare for the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. The film follows Carmela Mayo, who has returned to dance after back surgery. The competition is a significant milestone for her comeback. Coached by Principal Dancer Tiit Helimets, she partners with Esteban Cuadrado, and their rigorous preparations commence. However, they encounter numerous challenges due to the pandemic, and their path takes unexpected twists even before they set foot on the competition stage.
Who directed Closer Than Yesterday?
Closer Than Yesterday was directed by Lisa Le Lievre.
Who stars in Closer Than Yesterday?
The principal cast of Closer Than Yesterday includes Carmela Mayo, Alexis Francisco Valdez, Tiit Helimets, Esteban Cuadrado, Helgi Tomasson.
When was Closer Than Yesterday released and how long is it?
Closer Than Yesterday was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Closer Than Yesterday?
Closer Than Yesterday holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).