She Dances Alone
Synopsis
Director Robert Dornhelm casts Bud Cort for alter-ego purposes in She Dances Alone. Cort plays a documentary director, seeking to produce a film on the life of controversial ballet star Vaslav Nijinsky. He finds his goal of objectivity blocked by Nijinsky's elderly real-life daughter Kyra, who is as stocky as her father was sylph-like. Kyra's uncompromising insistence on total control over the project literally shapes (and frequently distorts) the film before our eyes. Adding to the Pirandellian atmosphere of the Australian-produced She Dances Alone is Max Von Sydow, also playing "himself."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 18, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Dornhelm
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Davids, Jon Bradshaw, Robert Dornhelm
- Original Score
- Gustavo Santaolalla
- Original Title
- She Dances Alone
- Country of Origin
- Austria, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- DHD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Dornhelm
Paul Davids, Jon Bradshaw, Robert Dornhelm
Gustavo Santaolalla
Tina Frese
Robert Dornhelm
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Dornhelm
Director
Paul Davids
Writer
Jon Bradshaw
Writer
Tina Frese
Editor
Robert Dornhelm
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About She Dances Alone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is She Dances Alone about?
Director Robert Dornhelm casts Bud Cort for alter-ego purposes in She Dances Alone. Cort plays a documentary director, seeking to produce a film on the life of controversial ballet star Vaslav Nijinsky. He finds his goal of objectivity blocked by Nijinsky's elderly real-life daughter Kyra, who is as stocky as her father was sylph-like. Kyra's uncompromising insistence on total control over the project literally shapes (and frequently distorts) the film before our eyes. Adding to the Pirandellian atmosphere of the Australian-produced She Dances Alone is Max Von Sydow, also playing "himself."
Who directed She Dances Alone?
She Dances Alone was directed by Robert Dornhelm.
Who stars in She Dances Alone?
The principal cast of She Dances Alone includes Kyra Nijinsky, Patrick Dupond, Max von Sydow, Sauncy LeSueur, Rosine Bena.
When was She Dances Alone released and how long is it?
She Dances Alone was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for She Dances Alone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for She Dances Alone was composed by Gustavo Santaolalla.