• 1h 32m
Short Life

Summary Many ballet and dance films have been made. Incredibly, none tell the true story. Through the artists themselves and an unprecedented array of genius work by legendary choreographers, Twyla Tharp, George Balanchine, Susan Marshall, Edward Liang, William Forsythe and more, we feel the beauty and pain and truth distilled in the short life of a dancer. It is the most honest and thorough ballet film ever made. Rehearsal and performance footage is interwoven as never before. Access and immersion goes to the core. Stunning to watch, with implications for us all as we each struggle to find fulfillment in our own short life. View more details

  • 1h 32m

Short Life

Directed : Scott Levy

Written : Unknown

Stars : Jeffrey Stanton Jonathan Porretta Ariana Lallone Casey Herd

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Genres : Drama Romance Music Documentary

Release date : Mar 28, 2002

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Summary Many ballet and dance films have been made. Incredibly, none tell the true story. Through the artists themselves and an unprecedented array of genius work by legendary choreographers, Twyla Tharp, George Balanchine, Susan Marshall, Edward Liang, William Forsythe and more, we feel the beauty and pain and truth distilled in the short life of a dancer. It is the most honest and thorough ballet film ever made. Rehearsal and performance footage is interwoven as never before. Access and immersion goes to the core. Stunning to watch, with implications for us all as we each struggle to find fulfillment in our own short life. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama Romance Music Documentary

Release date : Mar 28, 2002

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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