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Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness

January 1, 1997 0h 51m

Originally released in 1997. Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness is a documentary film. directed by Teresa Griffiths. At just 51 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Rudolf Nureyev, Jack Lang, and Patricia Ruanne

Synopsis

Despite his HIV-positive diagnosis in the early 1980s, Russian-born ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev continued to dance and work as the director of the Paris Opera, as chronicled in this documentary that focuses on Nureyev's final years. Through interviews with colleagues and friends and archival footage of his performances, the film touches on the dancer's early years, his success and his later years as he struggled to continue dancing.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1997 29 years ago
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Runtime 0h 51m 51 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness about?

Despite his HIV-positive diagnosis in the early 1980s, Russian-born ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev continued to dance and work as the director of the Paris Opera, as chronicled in this documentary th...

Who directed Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness?

Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness was directed by Teresa Griffiths.

How long is Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness?

Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).

When was Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness released?

Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness was released on January 1, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness?

The main cast of Nureyev: Dancing Through Darkness includes Rudolf Nureyev, Jack Lang, Patricia Ruanne, Patrice Bart, Laurent Hilaire.