Dancing for Dollars: The Bolshoi in Vegas & The Kirov in Petersburg – Documentary DVD

ISBN: 076978481X
UPC: 032031419698

Overview

Explore the complex world of post-Soviet ballet in the 1997 award-winning documentary Dancing for Dollars. This dual feature follows two iconic Russian ballet companies—the Bolshoi Ballet on its challenging 1996 tour in Las Vegas and the Kirov Ballet's evolution in post-Communist Russia. With a unique blend of archival footage, personal reflections, and backstage insights, this documentary unveils the dramatic transformation of Russian art in a time of immense cultural shift.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC, Region 1
• Running Time: 100 minutes
• Picture: 14:9 Letterbox, color
• Audio: L-PCM Stereo
• Languages: Russian/English narration
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Interesting Facts

• The Bolshoi Ballet’s 1996 Las Vegas Tour: This tour, meant to recapture the success of the Bolshoi’s 1959 American debut, faced significant obstacles, from lukewarm audiences to logistical hurdles, showing the contrast between Soviet-era reverence and the capitalist landscape of Las Vegas.
• Award-Winning Documentary: Bolshoi in Vegas received the 1997 International Emmy Award for Best Arts Documentary and other accolades, recognized for its poignant portrayal of post-Soviet artistic struggles.
• The Kirov Ballet’s Transition: The film Kirov in Petersburg documents the Kirov Ballet’s adaptation to a capitalist Russia, highlighting the impacts of political and financial changes on the company’s artistic traditions, with commentary from influential members, including choreographer Oleg Vinogradov.
• Narration and Direction: Narrated by Clare Higgins and directed by Angus Macqueen, the documentary combines personal interviews, stunning backstage visuals, and historical insights, creating a powerful commentary on art in a changing society.

Publishers

• Produced by: NVC ARTS, a Warner Music Group company
• Distributed by: Kultur International Films, Ltd.

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