Description

Force of Nature Natalia - A Portrait of Natalia Osipova (DVD)

UPC: 809478013075

Product Features

Title: Force of Nature Natalia
Director: Gerry Fox (BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker)
Producers: Justine Waddell, Alexandrina Markvo, Gerry Fox
Main Artist: Natalia Osipova (Principal dancer of The Royal Ballet)
Supporting Performers: César Corrales, Matthew Golding, Carlos Acosta, Marianela Nuñez, Vadim Muntagirov, Jonathan Goddard, Jason Kittelberger, Olivia Cowley, Natalia Makarova
Ballet Companies: The Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, American Ballet Theatre
Subtitles: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean
Audio Format: DTS Surround Sound
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Running Time: Approximately 86 minutes (documentary)
Region: All regions (NTSC format)
Release Date: 2019

Overview

Force of Nature Natalia is a captivating documentary that offers an intimate look into the life of internationally acclaimed ballerina Natalia Osipova. Directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Gerry Fox, this film chronicles a pivotal season in Osipova’s career with The Royal Ballet. With unprecedented access to her personal archives, the documentary captures her preparation for two innovative contemporary pieces—Arthur Pita's The Mother and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Medusa—and a revival of La Bayadère, staged by legendary ballerina Natalia Makarova.

The film features behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals, candid interviews, and reflections on Osipova’s artistic journey from her childhood in Russia to becoming one of the world’s most revered ballet stars. It also showcases collaborations with notable figures like Carlos Acosta, Marianela Nuñez, and Vadim Muntagirov. Through its comprehensive portrayal, Force of Nature Natalia sheds light on Osipova’s passion, determination, and the extraordinary discipline behind her dazzling stage presence.

Interesting Facts

Unique Access: The documentary provides rare access to Osipova's personal archives and gives a glimpse of her private life and creative process.
Royal Ballet Repertoire: The film includes footage from both classic and contemporary performances, illustrating Osipova’s versatility as a dancer.
Natalia Makarova’s Role: Legendary ballerina Natalia Makarova features prominently, as she guides the revival of her famous production of La Bayadère at The Royal Ballet.
Star-Studded Collaborations: The documentary includes appearances by ballet stars like Carlos Acosta, Marianela Nuñez, and Vadim Muntagirov, showcasing the collaborative nature of Osipova’s work.
Critical Acclaim: The film has been praised as "a superbly made film" (DanceTabs) and “a thrilling new film documentary” (Broadway World).

Publishers

Opus Arte: Renowned for its high-quality dance and classical music recordings, Opus Arte delivers this documentary with outstanding audio-visual quality.