For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes

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For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes

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Director: Ross MacGibbon
Release date: 2009-12-12
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Studio: BBC Cymru Wales

About For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes

For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes is a 2009 movie in the TV Movie and Documentary genres, directed by Ross MacGibbon, starring Lynn Seymour, Alastair Macaulay and Bob Gottlieb. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. Below you can see where to watch For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the centenary year since the founding of the Ballets Russe, this documentary looks back at Sergei Diaghilev and the company he created, what they did and the influence they had, even a 100 years later.

Cast

Lynn Seymour

Narrator

Alastair Macaulay

Self - Chief Dance Critic: The New York Times

Bob Gottlieb

Self - Writer and Editor

Judith Mackrell

Self - Writer and Dance Critic

Lynn Garafola

Self - Author: 'Diaghilev's Ballets Russes'

Richard Davenport-Hines

Self - Historian and Author

Anna Pavlova

Self - Dancer: Ballets Russes (archive footage)

Frederic Franklin

Self - Dancer: Ballets Russe de Monte Carlo

Elena Gludjidze

Self - Principal Dancer: English National Ballet

Karl Lagerfeld

Self

Wayne Eagling

Self - Artistic Director: English National Ballet

Marie Rambert

Self - Founder: Ballet Rambert (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

dancingballetballet russe

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes in Switzerland?+

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How long is For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes?+

For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes?+

For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes stars Lynn Seymour, Alastair Macaulay, Bob Gottlieb, Judith Mackrell and Lynn Garafola.

When did For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes come out?+

For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes is a 2009 movie directed by Ross MacGibbon.

What genre is For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes?+

For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes is TV Movie and Documentary film.

Who directed For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes?+

For Art's Sake: The Story of Ballets Russes was directed by Ross MacGibbon.