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      Riot at the Rite

      2005 1h 30m Drama List
      Reviews A melee erupts as Russian ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky (Adam Garcia) and others perform Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring." Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits. (sorry I copied this synopsis as there is no info on flixter) Highly enjoyable film, recommended to all lovers of Stravinsky. Great Stuff. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A melee erupts as Russian ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky (Adam Garcia) and others perform Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring."
      Director
      Andy Wilson
      Screenwriter
      Kevin Elyot
      Production Co
      BBC
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 30m