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I am a dancer

EMI Film Productions Limited; present a Demetriou Production of a Pierre Jourdan film; narration written by John Percival; produced by Evdoros Demetriou; directed by Pierre Jourdan
Resource Type:
DVD Video
Creation:
1972
Publication:
[United States] : Film Movement, [2020]
Related Series:
Film Movement classics
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Summary:
One of the greatest ballet dancers of his generation, Rudolph Nureyev is at the height of his powers in this intimate 1972 documentary portrait, which offers an unprecedented look at the training and dedication behind his electrifying art. Providing a unique glimpse into Nureyev's personality, preparation, and techniques, it includes excerpts from his performances in the classical ballets La Sylphide with Carla Fracci and Sleeping Beauty with Lynn Seymour.
Contributors:
Jourdan, Pierre , film director
Demetriou, Evdoros , film producer
Percival, John, 1927-2012 , screenwriter
Forbes, Bryan, 1926-2013 , film director
Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993 , onscreen participant
Fonteyn, Margot, 1919-1991 , onscreen participant
EMI Film Productions , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn
Demetriou Production , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn
Film Movement (Firm) , publisher, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/pbl
Languages:
English
Language Notes:
In English.
Related Series:
Film Movement classics
Subjects:
Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993
Ballet dancers — Biography
Ballet
Ballet dancers
Genres:
Motion pictures
Biographical films
Documentary films
Feature films
Nonfiction films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Biographies
System Details:
DVD; NTSC; region 1; mono.
Performers:
Cast: Rudolf Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn.
General Notes:
Title from container.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1972.
Per IMDb.com, originally released as a documentary film in 1973.
Full screen (1.37:1).
Bonus features: Terese Capucilli on Nureyev and Fonteyn; Skylar Brandt on I am a dancer; 16 page booklet with new essay by arts critic Kenji Fujishima.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + booklet (16 pages ; 13 x 14 cm).
Physical Characteristics:
4 3/4 in.; polychrome
Audio Characteristics:
digital; optical; mono
Video Characteristics:
NTSC
Digital Characteristics:
video file; DVD video; region 1
Call Numbers:
GV1785.N8 IAM 1972 DVD
Other Standard Numbers:
Universal Product Code: 850003924946
OCLC Numbers:
1191031310