Ballet Adagio
Synopsis
A slow-motion study by Norman McLaren of the pas-de-deux adagio, one of the most exacting and difficult dances of classical ballet. A ballet originally choreographed by the Russian ballet master Asaf Messerer is performed for this film by the internationally known Canadian pair, David and Anna Marie Holmes, to the music of Albinoni’s Adagio. A film to heighten the aesthetic appreciation of classical ballet and to afford observation of the technique and mechanics of the adagio movements.
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- Director
- Norman McLaren
- Original Score
- Tomaso Albinoni
- Original Title
- Ballet Adagio
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman McLaren
Tomaso Albinoni
Douglas Kiefer, Jacques Fogel
Norman McLaren
Department Leadership Roster
Norman McLaren
Director
Douglas Kiefer
Director of Photography
Norman McLaren
Producer
Jacques Fogel
Director of Photography
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What is Ballet Adagio about?
A slow-motion study by Norman McLaren of the pas-de-deux adagio, one of the most exacting and difficult dances of classical ballet. A ballet originally choreographed by the Russian ballet master Asaf Messerer is performed for this film by the internationally known Canadian pair, David and Anna Marie Holmes, to the music of Albinoni’s Adagio. A film to heighten the aesthetic appreciation of classical ballet and to afford observation of the technique and mechanics of the adagio movements.
Who directed Ballet Adagio?
Ballet Adagio was directed by Norman McLaren.
Who stars in Ballet Adagio?
The principal cast of Ballet Adagio includes Anna Marie Holmes, David Holmes.
When was Ballet Adagio released and how long is it?
Ballet Adagio was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballet Adagio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballet Adagio was composed by Tomaso Albinoni.