Ballet (film)

Ballet
Directed by Frederick Wiseman
Produced by Frederick Wiseman
Starring Julio Bocca
Alessandra Ferri
Susan Jaffe
Amanda McKerrow
Cinematography John Davey
Editing by Frederick Wiseman
Release date(s) March 22, 1995 (1995-03-22)
Running time 170 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Ballet is a 1995 American documentary film directed by Frederick Wiseman. It portrays rehearsals, choreography, performances, business transactions, and other day to day life of the American Ballet Theater. Much of the footage dates from the 1992 season. It also includes scenes from the company's European tour, namely in Greece and Copenhagen.

Appearances are made by Susan Jaffe, Julie Kent, Julio Bocca, Angel Corella, Amanda McKerrow, Alessandra Ferri and others. Various ballet masters and choreographers also appear, including Kevin McKenzie, ABT's artistic director, Ulysses Dove, Irina Kolpakova, Natalia Makarova and Agnes de Mille. Business transactions by then-director Jane Hermann are also included.

The film is currently released to the public by Wiseman's distribution company, Zipporah Films

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