The Dancer
Dansaren
Synopsis
The career of a classical ballet dancer is short and often riddled with injuries, and it takes a special kind of artist to submit to the discipline and strenuous regimen needed to dance with a world-class company. Follows the young and gifted Katja Björner through years of intensive training at the Royal Swedish Ballet School as she develops into an international ballet star.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donya Feuer
- Screenplay & Story
- Donya Feuer
- Original Title
- Dansaren
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- SVT Drama, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donya Feuer
Donya Feuer
Lisa Hagstrand, Lasse Björne, Gunnar Källström
Kerstin Eriksdotter
Lisbet Gabrielsson, Gerd Edwards, Ingrid Edström
Department Leadership Roster
Lisbet Gabrielsson
Producer
Gerd Edwards
Producer
Ingrid Edström
Producer
Lisa Hagstrand
Director of Photography
Donya Feuer
Director
Donya Feuer
Writer
Kerstin Eriksdotter
Editor
Lasse Björne
Director of Photography
Gunnar Källström
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dancer
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What is The Dancer about?
The career of a classical ballet dancer is short and often riddled with injuries, and it takes a special kind of artist to submit to the discipline and strenuous regimen needed to dance with a world-class company. Follows the young and gifted Katja Björner through years of intensive training at the Royal Swedish Ballet School as she develops into an international ballet star.
Who directed The Dancer?
The Dancer was directed by Donya Feuer.
Who stars in The Dancer?
The principal cast of The Dancer includes Katja Björner, Erland Josephson, Anneli Alhanko, Clint Farha, Valentina Savina.
When was The Dancer released and how long is it?
The Dancer was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.