Ballet (film)

Ballet
Ballet
Directed by	Frederick Wiseman
Produced by	Frederick Wiseman
Starring	Julio Bocca; Alessandra Ferri; Susan Jaffe; Amanda McKerrow
Cinematography	John Davey
Edited by	Frederick Wiseman
Distributed by	Zipporah Films
Release date	March 22, 1995;
Running time	170 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Ballet is a 1995 American documentary film directed by Frederick Wiseman.^[2]

Summary

It portrays rehearsals, choreography, performances, business transactions, and other day-to-day life of the American Ballet Theatre.^[3] Much of the footage dates from the 1992 season. It also includes scenes from the company's European tour, namely in Athens and Copenhagen.^[4]

Appearances are made by Susan Jaffe, Julie Kent, Julio Bocca, Angel Corella, Amanda McKerrow, Alessandra Ferri and others. Various ballet masters and choreographers also appear, including Kevin McKenzie, ABT's artistic director, Ulysses Dove, Irina Kolpakova, Natalia Makarova and Agnes de Mille. Business transactions by then-director Jane Hermann are also included.^[5]

Availability

The film is currently released to the public by Wiseman's distribution company, Zipporah Films

References

^ James, Caryn (1995-03-22). "FILM REVIEW: BALLET; On the Heels of a Ballet Troupe, Through Drudgery to Glory". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
^ MUBI
^ Frederick Wiseman returns to ballet world with new film - Los Angeles Times
^ IDFA Archive
^ The Paley Center for Media

External links

Zipporah Films
Ballet at IMDb

[1] James, Caryn (1995-03-22). "FILM REVIEW: BALLET; On the Heels of a Ballet Troupe, Through Drudgery to Glory". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-04-05.

[2] MUBI

[3] Frederick Wiseman returns to ballet world with new film - Los Angeles Times

[4] IDFA Archive

[5] The Paley Center for Media

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