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20152h 50m

Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias

“Ballet in three acts with a prologue”

Synopsis

Armand Duval finds himself at the auction of the famous courtesan Marguerite Gautier’s possessions after she passed away. She was Armand’s true love, and the vision of her belongings awakens vivid memories of their turbulent love story. Choreographer John Neumeier adapts Alexandre Dumas fils’s timeless novel The Lady of the Camellias for the stage with great sensitivity and emotional depth in his work of rare beauty. As the troubled courtesan Marguerite, superstar prima Svetlana Zakharova and Hamburg Ballet’s guest star Edvin Revazov as Armand bring the passionate drama to new emotional heights accompanied by Chopin’s fantastic score. Captured live in Moscow on December 6, 2015, for the Bolshoi Ballet's 2015/2016 cinema season. Encore screenings of this recording were released during the 2017/2018 and 2020/2021 cinema seasons.

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THE LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS | Bolshoi Ballet in cinema 20/21 season - Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-07

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vincent Bataillon
Screenplay & Story
Alexandre Dumas fils
Original Score
Frédéric Chopin
Original Title
Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 50m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vincent Bataillon

Screenplay & Story

Alexandre Dumas fils

Original Score & Music

Frédéric Chopin

Department Leadership Roster

Vincent Bataillon

Vincent Bataillon

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias about?

Armand Duval finds himself at the auction of the famous courtesan Marguerite Gautier’s possessions after she passed away. She was Armand’s true love, and the vision of her belongings awakens vivid memories of their turbulent love story. Choreographer John Neumeier adapts Alexandre Dumas fils’s timeless novel The Lady of the Camellias for the stage with great sensitivity and emotional depth in his work of rare beauty. As the troubled courtesan Marguerite, superstar prima Svetlana Zakharova and Hamburg Ballet’s guest star Edvin Revazov as Armand bring the passionate drama to new emotional heights accompanied by Chopin’s fantastic score. Captured live in Moscow on December 6, 2015, for the Bolshoi Ballet's 2015/2016 cinema season. Encore screenings of this recording were released during the 2017/2018 and 2020/2021 cinema seasons.

Who directed Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias?

Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias was directed by Vincent Bataillon.

Who stars in Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias?

The principal cast of Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias includes Svetlana Zakharova, Edvin Revazov, Anna Tikhomirova, Semyon Chudin, Kristina Kretova.

When was Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias released and how long is it?

Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias was composed by Frédéric Chopin.