Bertrand Normand's intimate documentary begins with young dancer Alina Somova's acceptance into Russia's prestigious Kirov Ballet. Using her story and that of four other accomplished ballerinas at various stages in their careers, the film sheds light not only on the individual dancers' struggles, anxieties and achievements, but also on the significance of ballet in Russian culture. Clips of dance performances at St. Petersburg's famed Mariinsky Theatre are featured throughout the film.

Bertrand Normand's intimate documentary begins with young dancer Alina Somova's acceptance into Russia's prestigious Kirov Ballet. Using her story and that of four other accomplished ballerinas at various stages in their careers, the film sheds light not only on the individual dancers' struggles, anxieties and achievements, but also on the significance of ballet in Russian culture. Clips of dance performances at St. Petersburg's famed Mariinsky Theatre are featured throughout the film.

Shot in an impressionistic style, a Ballerina wearing a red dress dances against a dark background.

Shot in an impressionistic style, a Ballerina wearing a red dress dances against a dark background.

这部电影由莫斯科大剧院前首席演员，乌兰诺娃的高徒Maximova主演，其夫Vasiliev导演，由专业的芭蕾舞演员自己来演绎芭蕾舞演员的生活、工作和演出 　　本片片名Fuete音译自俄文的芭蕾术语Фуэте指的正是《天鹅湖》中黑天鹅招牌的旋转动作。而这一动作在电影中也反复出现，是本片的一大特点。 　　当年国内播放这部电影的时候，考虑到观众对于专业术语的不熟悉，所以把片名概括为了《芭蕾舞演员》，也非常符合剧情。

这部电影由莫斯科大剧院前首席演员，乌兰诺娃的高徒Maximova主演，其夫Vasiliev导演，由专业的芭蕾舞演员自己来演绎芭蕾舞演员的生活、工作和演出 　　本片片名Fuete音译自俄文的芭蕾术语Фуэте指的正是《天鹅湖》中黑天鹅招牌的旋转动作。而这一动作在电影中也反复出现，是本片的一大特点。 　　当年国内播放这部电影的时候，考虑到观众对于专业术语的不熟悉，所以把片名概括为了《芭蕾舞演员》，也非常符合剧情。

Lumière Film Catalog no. 648

Lumière Film Catalog no. 648

本片获2007年第60届戛纳电影节“一种关注”单元评审团特别奖。

本片获2007年第60届戛纳电影节“一种关注”单元评审团特别奖。