A documentary on the Kirov School of Ballet in Russia, narrated by Princess Grace of Monaco.
Production
Rare 1970s Leningrad footage, practically spy cinema
Direction
Dornhelm captures childhood exhaustion like vérité poetry
Director
Robert Dornhelm
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Grace Kelly recorded narration shortly before her 1982 death; this was her final film work. The irony of Hollywood royalty narrating Soviet discipline isn't lost.
The Kirov (now Mariinsky) was so secretive that Western crews were rarely admitted; this footage was smuggled out in pieces. You're literally watching contraband elegance.
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