Wild Dances

2017
14m

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

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Lachlan Parry and Olga Zhyla in Wild Dances (2017)

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In a small rural Australian town in 2004, two teenage outcasts come into conflict with their families on the night Ruslana wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine. 17-year-old Todd face... Read allIn a small rural Australian town in 2004, two teenage outcasts come into conflict with their families on the night Ruslana wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine. 17-year-old Todd faces awkward and unsubtle probing from his family about his sexuality, specifically whether o... Read allIn a small rural Australian town in 2004, two teenage outcasts come into conflict with their families on the night Ruslana wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine. 17-year-old Todd faces awkward and unsubtle probing from his family about his sexuality, specifically whether or not he will take a girl to the upcoming school dance. Across town, Lesia Lysenko, the on... Read all

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IMDb RATING

8.2/10

YOUR RATING

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10naef90

Warm, Uplifting, and Soulful (with a dash of Nostalgia). A must watch.

Wild Dances wears its heart on it's sleeve, with a cast teeming with chemistry. It is a sweet taste of teenage nostalgia, with the pressures of school dances, over bearing parents, embarrassing siblings, and taboos of sexuality handled with comic grace, and relevance for all generations.

The leads are highly likable, and more importantly relatable. You are rooting for them within moments of being introduced to them and their families. The story is expertly paced, never letting up until it's inspiring finish. It'll be sure to crack a smile on your face, and leave you hoping there is more in the works for Todd & Lesia!

A must watch for fans of Eurovision, music, coming of age stories, or anyone who wants to feel good. Here's hoping for more.

10sskelton-19692

Beautiful film

Honest, relatable and uplifting, Wild Dances is a film that touches on relevant factors of fitting in, being true to yourself and letting go of what others think of you. Bina is a truly gifted director who's passion shines through even on the screen. Liberating and daring, this film is completely made with love and integrity.

Trivia
Jon Ola Sand, the Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, had to sign off on the film's use of the Eurovision brand name, archival footage and the song 'Wild Dances.'