Etoiles: Dancers Of The Paris Opera Ballet (2001)

Format: Etoiles: Dancers Of The Paris Opera Ballet DVD

Insightful documentary from filmmaker Nils Tavernier presents a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the legendary Paris Opera Ballet. Driven only by their desire to entertain, the dancers often face extreme physical and mental hardships as they strive to perfect their craft. Features captivating performance footage from "Swan Lake" and "Bejart's Ninth Symphony." 100 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: French; Subtitles: English; biography; photo gallery; theatrical trailers. In French with English subtitles.

SKU: D47925

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Category:: Concerts and Performing Arts
Rated:: NR
Color:: Color
Format:: Widescreen
Closed Captioned:: No; Cast: Clairemarie Osta, Marie-Agnes Gillot, Elisabeth Platel, Laurent Hilaire

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Etoiles: Dancers Of The Paris Opera Ballet (2001)

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