Riot at the Rite (2005)
In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits.
Cast
- Adam Garcia - Vaslav Nijinsky
- Alex Jennings - Sergei Diaghilev
- Emma Pierson - Romola
- Griff Rhys Jones - Astruc
- Jonathan Aris - Jean Cocteau
- Christian McKay - Pierre Monteux
- Richard Hope - Grigoriev
- Philip Herbert - Antoine
- André Schneider - Ivory
- Naomi Wattis - Lydia
Screenplay
- Kevin Elyot (Author)
Keywords
dance, paris, france, musical, ballet
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Riot at the Rite about?
- In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits.
- Who directed Riot at the Rite?
- Riot at the Rite was directed by Andy Wilson.
- Who stars in Riot at the Rite?
- Riot at the Rite stars Adam Garcia, Alex Jennings, Emma Pierson, Griff Rhys Jones, Jonathan Aris, Christian McKay.
- How long is Riot at the Rite?
- Riot at the Rite has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Riot at the Rite?
- Riot at the Rite is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Riot at the Rite produced?
- Riot at the Rite was produced in United Kingdom.