Topic: Ballet

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Claire Bloom · Nigel Bruce · Sydney Chaplin

Synopsis Limelight (1952) follows the story of a seasoned clown, portrayed by Charles Chaplin, who intervenes to stop a young ballet dancer, played by Claire Bloom, from taking her own life. Following this dramatic encounter, the clown takes the dancer under...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Anton Walbrook · Moira Shearer · Marius Goring · Leonid Massine

Synopsis The Red Shoes (1948) follows the story of a talented young ballerina, Victoria Page, who is groomed for stardom under the strict and demanding guidance of Boris Lermontov, a charismatic ballet impresario. Lermontov's company thrives under his authoritarian leadership, but...

Direction Wim Wenders

Cast Pina Bausch

Synopsis Pina (2011) is a cinematic tribute directed by Wim Wenders, delving into the life and work of the iconic German choreographer Pina Bausch. The film is crafted through the insights and personal accounts of Bausch's close collaborators, offering an intimate...

Direction Darren Aronofsky

Cast Natalie Portman · Mila Kunis · Vincent Cassel · Winona Ryder

Synopsis Black Swan (2010) follows the story of Nina (Natalie Portman), a dedicated ballerina in a prestigious New York City ballet company. Her life is entirely devoted to dance, and she resides with her overbearing former ballerina mother, Erica (Barbara Hershey),...

Direction Dong-Hwa Han

Cast Park In-hwan · Song Kang · Jung Hae-kyun · Jo Bok-rae

Synopsis Navillera (TV Series) (2021) follows the inspiring journey of Shim Deok Chul, a 70-year-old man who discovers a new passion for ballet. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Lee Chae Rok, a 23-year-old dancer who is navigating...

Direction Thierry Demaizière · Alban Teurlai

Cast Benjamin Millepied

Direction Mark Sandrich

Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Edward Everett Horton · Helen Broderick

Synopsis Top Hat (1935) follows the story of a charismatic performer, Jerry Travers, who is employed by producer Horace Hardwick in the bustling city of London. One evening, Jerry enthusiastically showcases his latest dance routines in Horace's hotel suite, inadvertently disturbing...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Robert Taylor · Vivien Leigh · Lucile Watson · Virginia Field

Synopsis Waterloo Bridge (1940) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, as a British officer returns to Waterloo Bridge and is transported back to the early days of World War I. He reminisces about the young man he once was...

Direction Munehisa Sakai

Synopsis Dance Dance Danseur (TV Series) (2022) follows the journey of Junpei Murao, a young student who, despite his childhood passion for ballet, abandoned his dreams to pursue a more "masculine" path after his father's passing. Now, he is deeply involved...

Direction Stephen Daldry

Cast Jamie Bell · Julie Walters · Gary Lewis · Jamie Draven

Synopsis Billy Elliot (2000) follows the story of a young boy named Billy (Jamie Bell) who, amidst the backdrop of a coal miner's strike and societal expectations, finds an unexpected passion for dance. Billy's life takes an extraordinary turn when he...

Direction Steven Cantor

Cast Sergei Polunin

Synopsis Dancer (2016) follows the extraordinary journey of Sergei Polunin, a prodigious ballet dancer on the brink of superstardom. As he grapples with the pressures of his art form and the expectations placed upon him, Polunin finds himself at a crossroads,...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Maj-Britt Nilsson · Birger Malmsten · Alf Kjellin · Mimi Pollak

Synopsis Summer Interlude (1951) follows Marie, a 28-year-old ballet dancer, as she receives a mysterious diary while awaiting a performance of "Swan Lake." Intrigued, she journeys to an island near Stockholm, where she is transported back to her youth and her...

Direction Yoshimi Itazu

Synopsis Welcome to the Ballroom (TV Series) (2017) follows the journey of Tatara Fujita, an unmotivated high school student seeking to excel in something, anything. Despite his average abilities, his life takes a dramatic turn when the elegant Kaname Sengoku intervenes...

Direction Arantxa Aguirre

Cast Malya Roman · Julien Favreau · Elisabet Ros · Kateryna Shalkina

Direction Bess Kargman

Synopsis First Position (2011) is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the journeys of six talented young dancers as they gear up for the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix. Each year, this competition attracts thousands of hopeful dancers vying for a limited...

Direction Frederick Wiseman

Synopsis La danse - Le ballet de l'Opéra de Paris (2009) chronicles the intricate process behind the staging of seven captivating ballets by the renowned Paris Opera Ballet. The documentary offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the dedication, artistry, and meticulous...

Direction Rainer Hoffmann · Anne Linsel

Cast Pina Bausch

Direction Linda Saffire · Adam Schlesinger

Cast Wendy Whelan

Synopsis Restless Creature: Wendy Whelan (2016) offers an intimate look into the life and career of renowned American ballerina Wendy Whelan. The film chronicles her journey as a principal dancer with the prestigious New York City Ballet, as well as her...

Direction Chantal Akerman

Cast Pina Bausch

Synopsis One Day Pina Asked... (1983) is a captivating documentary that chronicles the renowned choreographer Pina Bausch and her esteemed dance troupe, The Tanztheater Wuppertal, over a five-week period during their international tour across Germany, Italy, and France. Directed by Chantal...

Direction Lukas Dhont

Cast Victor Polster · Arieh Worthalter · Valentijn Dhaenens · Oliver Bodart

Synopsis Girl (2018) follows the journey of Lara, a 15-year-old individual assigned male at birth, who harbors a deep aspiration to become a ballerina. The narrative delves into Lara's daily struggles and triumphs as she navigates her identity and pursues her...