Ballet

A patient, fly-on-the-wall look at dancers rehearsing and administrators negotiating, rewarding close attention with quiet, cumulative intimacy.

Directed by

Frederick Wiseman

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Julio Bocca, Alessandra Ferri, Susan Jaffe

Overview

An exploration of the inner workings of the New York City-based American Ballet Theatre, one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world. All facets are explored, from dancers Julio Bocca, Alessandra Ferri and Susan Jaffe in their relentless rehearsals to the managers and businesspeople who keep it running. The dancers' lives outside are represented as well, as they balance the strict demands of professional ballet with their personal lives.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and warm. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Work, art, ambition, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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