Ballet

1995 2h 50m EN

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 9

Documentary

Synopsis

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An exploration of the inner workings of the New York City-based American Ballet Theatre, one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world. All facets are explored, from dancers Julio Bocca, Alessandra Ferri and Susan Jaffe in their relentless rehearsals to the managers and businesspeople who keep it running. The dancers' lives outside are represented as well, as they balance the strict demands of professional ballet with their personal lives.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Julio Bocca
Self
Alessandra Ferri
Self
Susan Jaffe
Self
Amanda McKerrow
Self
Agnes de Mille

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frederick Wiseman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 170 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Frederick Wiseman, shot by John Davey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Frederick Wiseman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Julio Bocca and Alessandra Ferri and Susan Jaffe carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0209928 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Frederick Wiseman directs. John Davey behind the camera. Frederick Wiseman cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Clocks in at 170 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
231 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Frederick Wiseman, shot by John Davey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Frederick Wiseman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Julio Bocca and Alessandra Ferri and Susan Jaffe carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0209928 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.