Ballets Russes DVD

"One of the ten best films of the year" – Richard Corliss, Time MagazineUnearthing a treasure trove of archival footage, filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine explore the evolution and remarkable history of the revolutionary 20th century dance troupe Ballets Russes.This delightful program portrays events from turn-of-the-century Paris while detailing everything from the involvement of legendary artists Picasso and Matisse, to the quarrels between choreography giants George Balanchine and Leonid Massine.Featuring interviews with historical dancers including Yvonne Chouteau, Raven Wilkinson, and other surviving members, this documentary pays tribute to some of the biggest names in the world of dance while simultaneously showcasing the remarkable influences that ballet had on generations of dancers.Features:An hour-long, four part series of additional behind-the-scenes, performances, rehearsals and interviews with dancersRare archival footage, including excerpts of classic performances of Swan Lake, Giselle and moreStill galleries featuring 200 photos of Ballets Russes stars, dancers and vintage program coversBallets Russes Easter Egg12-page booklet including liner notes by New York Times dance writer Jack Anderson and filmmakers' production notesGorgeous 16:9 anamorphic transfer, enhanced for widescreen TVOriginal theatrical trailer