The Diaries of Vaslav Nijinsky

The Diaries of Vaslav Nijinsky

2001, Biography/Drama, 1h 35m

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Movie Info

The Russian ballet dancer becomes famous for his amazing control, but spends decades institutionalized with mental illness.

Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Paul Cox
Producer: Paul Cox, Aanya Whitehead
Writer: Paul Cox
Release Date (Theaters): May 29, 2002 wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $55.1K
Runtime: 1h 35m
Distributor: Winstar Cinema
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Derek Jacobi

Nijinsky

Chris Haywood

Oscar

Vicki Attard

David McAllister

Csara Buday

Michele Buday

Critic Reviews for The Diaries of Vaslav Nijinsky

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Audience Reviews for The Diaries of Vaslav Nijinsky

Jun 25, 2013

Cox embraces a wonderful life by making it about boring visuals and confusing shots. Not the way that Nijinsky deserves to be remembered.

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