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The Bolshoi Ballet

  • 1957
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Paul Czinner, Raisa Struchkova, Galina Ulanova, and Nikolai Fedeychev in The Bolshoi Ballet (1957)
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Paul Czinner filmed, using multiple camera techniques, the performance of prima ballerina Galina Ulanova of the Russian Bolshoi, performing "Giselle" while the troupe was on tour in England ... Read allPaul Czinner filmed, using multiple camera techniques, the performance of prima ballerina Galina Ulanova of the Russian Bolshoi, performing "Giselle" while the troupe was on tour in England in 1956.Paul Czinner filmed, using multiple camera techniques, the performance of prima ballerina Galina Ulanova of the Russian Bolshoi, performing "Giselle" while the troupe was on tour in England in 1956.

  • Director
    • Paul Czinner
  • Writer
    • Paul Czinner
  • Stars
    • Galina Ulanova
    • Raisa Struchkova
    • Nikolai Fedeychev
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    65
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    • Director
      • Paul Czinner
    • Writer
      • Paul Czinner
    • Stars
      • Galina Ulanova
      • Raisa Struchkova
      • Nikolai Fedeychev
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Galina Ulanova
    • Giselle…
    Raisa Struchkova
    • Walpurgis Night
    • (as Raissa Struchkova)
    Nikolai Fedeychev
    • Giselle
    • (as Nikolai Fadeyechev)
    Aleksandr Lapauri
    • Walpurgis Night
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    • Director
      • Paul Czinner
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    This film records irreplaceable performances by Ulanova.

    Arne Andersen (or someone at IMDb Pro Home) has confused Czinner's film with another film. Czinner's film records performances by Galina Ulanova and the Bolshoi Ballet in England in 1956. Ulanova's Giselle is the greatest ever recorded, and this film is precious. Czinner filmed with multiple cameras one act of "Giselle" each night at Covent Garden after the regular performance. Ulanova was considered the greatest Giselle of her time, and this film shows why. She was at the end of her performing career, but her dancing is brilliant (though mostly not virtuosic) and heartbreaking. For the American release, part of "Giselle" was cut; this should be restored before the original footage is lost. But this film is of inestimable value.

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    • Crazy credits
      Directed by PAUL CZINNER In his special method and technique
    • Soundtracks
      Giselle
      Music by Adolphe Adam

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 1957 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • Bolschoi Ballett
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Paul Czinner Production
      • J.R. Maxwell Productions
      • Harmony Films
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      1 hour 40 minutes

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