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Lac des cygnes

Original title: Schwanensee
  • 1966
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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Lac des cygnes (1966)
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This production of what is probably the best-known work in ballet history is famous for the star dancers of the Royal Ballet at the timeThis production of what is probably the best-known work in ballet history is famous for the star dancers of the Royal Ballet at the timeThis production of what is probably the best-known work in ballet history is famous for the star dancers of the Royal Ballet at the time

  • Director
    • Truck Branss
  • Writers
    • Vladimir Beghitchev
    • Vasili Geletzer
  • Stars
    • Margot Fonteyn
    • Rudolf Nureyev
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    117
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Truck Branss
    • Writers
      • Vladimir Beghitchev
      • Vasili Geletzer
    • Stars
      • Margot Fonteyn
      • Rudolf Nureyev
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Margot Fonteyn
    Margot Fonteyn
    • Odile…
    Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev
    • Prince Siegfried
    • Director
      • Truck Branss
    • Writers
      • Vladimir Beghitchev
      • Vasili Geletzer
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    9tito-13

    Nureyev's Show

    Nureyev in his prime and Fonteyn at her most accomodating. Why Nureyev chose to scuttle the traditional Black Swan music is a mystery of the production. It's a glaring flaw although Fonteyn does her best, fouettes and all, in his watery choreography for the dramatic pas de deux. There's not too much of a selection for ballet on DVD at the moment and for lovers of Nureyev, this is his show. (Hint to DVD producers; how about releases of DTH's "Creole Giselle" and "Firebird". They should be visually stunning in DVD format.)
    8TheLittleSongbird

    Enchanting especially for Fonteyn, Nureyev and their chemistry, but a first choice?

    Not for me. That has always been the 1982 production with Anthony Dowell as Siegfried. As a child I loved this Swan Lake. Re-visiting it at 20, it is not as good as I remember, with a generally second-rate corps-De- ballet and Nureyev's terribly over-the-top make-up as well as the treatment of the Black Swan music, yet there is still something fascinatingly enchanting about it. The costumes and sets do exude a fairy-tale atmosphere which I loved, while the video directing while straight-forward is effective. Perhaps though it does on occasions lack intimacy, due to lack of close-ups to accommodate Fonteyn(who in a way is past her very best), but at least it's still skillful and not superfluous. The choreography is wonderful, again to accommodate Fonteyn it is adapted to suit her, and has many fine moments, in particular the Pas-De-Deux which is exquisite in every way imaginable. The orchestral playing and conducting are first rate. As is Rudolf Nureyev, I found his Prince-like fashion generally noble if a tad effeminate at the start, and he is wonderfully masculine and handsome and one forgets any reservations like his make-ups when he dances as well as he does with a bravura charisma and beautiful lines. Margot Fonteyn is not at her best, with some of her movements a little slower and a couple of balance issues in Act 2, however on the most part she is very elegant in physique and in dancing, her style is impeccable and she plays Odette/Odile with great personality that even with some not-so-good moments it is so fascinating to watch her. In conclusion, definitely worth seeing but I'm hesitating personally to cite it as a first choice. 7.5/10 Bethany Cox

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 1967 (Denmark)
    • Countries of origin
      • West Germany
      • Austria
      • United States
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • Swan Lake
    • Filming locations
      • Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Neue Thalia
      • Seven Arts Productions
      • United Productions of America (UPA)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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