The Secret of Success (1964)
Overview
A look behind the scenes at the Bolshoi Theatre. This feature-length ballet film explores the Russian school of realistic dance and highlights the immense daily effort that goes into an artist’s preparation before they take to the stage. Chronicles the arduous journey to mastery: from the first lessons of the kids who joined the ballet class, to the performances of famous dancers – the public’s idols, who have already mastered the magical lightness and beauty of choreography, the pinnacle of this art.
Cast
Aleksandr Lavrenyuk
Ravel's Boléro
Alla Osipenko
Ekaterina Maksimova
Natalia Bessmertnova
Natalia Kasatkina
Nina Timofeyeva
Mikhail Lavrovsky
Vladimir Levashyov
Sergey Radchenko
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