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Backstage at the Kirov

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This documentary chronicles St. Petersburg's world-famous Kirov Ballet as it prepares for a performance of "Swan Lake," and in particular young ballerina Altynai Asylmuratova's tireless preparation for the title role. Director Derek Hart is allowed an amazing and unprecedented look backstage at fiercely dedicated members of the troupe, which is composed of young, up-and-coming dancers, as well as performers entering the last phase of their careers.

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David Sterritt Christian Science Monitor 06/12/2013
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Derek Hart

Director

Derek Hart

Writer

Kenneth Locker

Producer

Gregory Saunders

Producer

Ivan Strasburg

Cinematographer

Kenneth Levis

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Synopsis This documentary chronicles St. Petersburg's world-famous Kirov Ballet as it prepares for a performance of "Swan Lake," and in particular young ballerina Altynai Asylmuratova's tireless preparation for the title role. Director Derek Hart is allowed an amazing and unprecedented look backstage at fiercely dedicated members of the troupe, which is composed of young, up-and-coming dancers, as well as performers entering the last phase of their careers.
Director
Derek Hart
Producer
Kenneth Locker, Gregory Saunders
Screenwriter
Derek Hart
Production Co
Armand Hammer Productions, The Derek Hart Company
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 20m