Riot at the Rite
Synopsis
In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits.
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Rite of Spring. THE RIOTOUS PREMIERE! (from the film "Riot at the Rite" part-2)
Type: Clip • Published 2009-06-21
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Adam Garcia
Vaslav Nijinsky
Alex Jennings
Sergei Diaghilev
Emma Pierson
Romola
Griff Rhys Jones
Astruc
Jonathan Aris
Jean Cocteau
Christian McKay
Pierre Monteux
Richard Hope
Grigoriev
Philip Herbert
Antoine
André Schneider
Ivory
Naomi Wattis
Lydia
Peter Copley
Patron
Sara Dee
Lady Hysteria
Steve Pemberton
Critic
Philip Battley
Bassoonist
Rachael Stirling
Marie Rambert
Aidan McArdle
Igor Stravinsky
Zenaida Yanowsky
Ballerina
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Elyot
- Original Title
- Riot at the Rite
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Wilson
Kevin Elyot
Sue Gibson
William Diver
David Snodin, Peter Maniura, Hilary Salmon, Ross MacGibbon
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Wilson
Director
David Snodin
Producer
Sue Gibson
Director of Photography
William Diver
Editor
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What is Riot at the Rite about?
In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits.
Who directed Riot at the Rite?
Riot at the Rite was directed by Andy Wilson.
Who stars in Riot at the Rite?
The principal cast of Riot at the Rite includes Adam Garcia, Alex Jennings, Emma Pierson, Griff Rhys Jones, Jonathan Aris.
When was Riot at the Rite released and how long is it?
Riot at the Rite was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.