Ballet & Dance Documentaries

A 2005 Documentary Film directed by Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller, narrated by Marian Seldes. Ballets Russes is an intimate portrait of a group of pioneering artists - now in their 70s, 80s and 90s - dancers of the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo, which split into the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo and the Original Ballet Russe. By showing clips of performances and interviews (recorded in about 2000) with several principal dancers from each troupe, it follows the history of the two troupes over the following decades. Alicia Markova, George Zoritch, Tatiana Riabouchinska, Irina Baronova, Tamara Tchinarova and Frederick Franklin among others. Dancers appearing in the film: Alan Howard Alicia Markova Frederic Franklin George Zoritch Irina Baronova Marc Platt Maria Tallchief Mia Slavenska Miguel Terekhov Nathalie Krassovska Nina Novak Nini Theilade Raven Wilkinson Rochelle Zide Tamara Tchinarova Tatiana Riabouchinska Tatiana Stepanova Wakefield Poole Yvonne Chouteau Yvonne Craig Additional Footage: https://rumble.com/v6skmmt-ballets-russes-additional-footage.html

Additional interviews with the Dancers - Swan Lake: Maria Tallchief & Frederick Franklin - The Red Poppy: Frederick Franklin - Don Quixote Pas de Deux: Maria Tallchief & Leon Danielian - Don Quixote: Mia Slavenska - Giselle: Alicia Alonso & Igor Youskevitch - Raymonda: Nathalie Krassovska - Stars: Photogallery I added a clip I made with pictures from the photogallery in the DVD. Music used: Tchaikovsky - Valse Sentimentale in F Minor, Op. 51, No. 6

Flamenco, Flamenco is a 2010 Spanish documentary film written and directed by Carlos Saura, Cinematography by the Oscar award winning Vittorio Storaro and the musical direction by Isidro Munoz. With the participation of Sara Baras, Paco De Lucia, Miguel Carmona Jose. Flamenco is one of Spain’s greatest forms of artistic expression. It is a passionate art that tells a story with song and dance which can convey varying emotions. And to capture this tale is not an easy task. It is a fitting challenge reserved for one of Spain’s greatest filmmakers with a keen eye in showing the character Spain regardless of the era. “Flamenco, Flamenco” is a musical and dance film by Carlos Saura. His vision for the masterpiece film is a multi-sensorial cinematic experience that prioritizes visual fluidity over didactic explanations. Yet he captures the traditions and history of the Flamenco with vigor and authenticity. The film is a look at the history and traditions of flamenco music and dance through the live performance of a wide variety of pieces. Tracklist: 01. Rumba 02. Alegría 03. Soleá Por Bulerías 04. Cartagenera Y Bulerías 05. Garrotín 06. Copla Por Bulería 07. Soleá 08. Saeta 09. Marcha Processional 10. Martinete Y Toná 11. Bulería 12. cio 13. Guajira 14. Alegría 15. Tangos 16. El Tiempo 17. La Leyenda Del Tiempo 18. Cancióm De Cuna 19. Zapateao 20. Bulería Por Soleá 21. Bulería De Jerez