Anastasia
Synopsis
Royal Ballet Principal Natalia Osipova dances the title role in Kenneth MacMillan’s haunting ballet, to atmospheric music by Tchaikovsky and Martinů. Anastasia tells the story of Anna Anderson who, following the Russian Revolution and the murder of the royal family, claimed she was the surviving Grand Duchess Anastasia. Many believed her to be an imposter; others hoped she was Anastasia, a remnant of a lost world. A powerful, psychological challenge for the lead dancer, Anastasia explores one of the great historical mysteries of the 20th century, only recently solved, and the distorting mirror of memory, time and place.
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- Director
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- Original Score
- Bohuslav Martinů, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Rüdiger Rüfer, Fritz Winckel
- Original Title
- Anastasia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bohuslav Martinů, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Rüdiger Rüfer, Fritz Winckel
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What is Anastasia about?
Royal Ballet Principal Natalia Osipova dances the title role in Kenneth MacMillan’s haunting ballet, to atmospheric music by Tchaikovsky and Martinů. Anastasia tells the story of Anna Anderson who, following the Russian Revolution and the murder of the royal family, claimed she was the surviving Grand Duchess Anastasia. Many believed her to be an imposter; others hoped she was Anastasia, a remnant of a lost world. A powerful, psychological challenge for the lead dancer, Anastasia explores one of the great historical mysteries of the 20th century, only recently solved, and the distorting mirror of memory, time and place.
Who directed Anastasia?
Anastasia was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Anastasia?
The principal cast of Anastasia includes Natalia Osipova, Marianela Núñez, Federico Bonelli, Edward Watson, Thiago Soares.
When was Anastasia released and how long is it?
Anastasia was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Anastasia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anastasia was composed by Bohuslav Martinů, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Rüdiger Rüfer, Fritz Winckel.