Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness
Synopsis
Despite his HIV-positive diagnosis in the early 1980s, Russian-born ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev continued to dance and work as the director of the Paris Opera, as chronicled in this documentary that focuses on Nureyev's final years. Through interviews with colleagues and friends and archival footage of his performances, the film touches on the dancer's early years, his success and his later years as he struggled to continue dancing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teresa Griffiths
- Original Score
- Alexander Bălănescu
- Original Title
- Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teresa Griffiths
Alexander Bălănescu
Nikki Clemens
Department Leadership Roster
Teresa Griffiths
Director
Nikki Clemens
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What is Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness about?
Despite his HIV-positive diagnosis in the early 1980s, Russian-born ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev continued to dance and work as the director of the Paris Opera, as chronicled in this documentary that focuses on Nureyev's final years. Through interviews with colleagues and friends and archival footage of his performances, the film touches on the dancer's early years, his success and his later years as he struggled to continue dancing.
Who directed Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness?
Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness was directed by Teresa Griffiths.
Who stars in Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness?
The principal cast of Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness includes Rudolf Nureyev, Jack Lang, Patricia Ruanne, Patrice Bart, Laurent Hilaire.
When was Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness released and how long is it?
Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness was composed by Alexander Bălănescu.