Swan Lake (1966)
Perhaps the most popular ballet video ever released, this version of Tchaikovsky's beloved work stars one of the most famous classical dance partnerships of all time, Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Nureyev choreographed this production for the Vienna State Opera Ballet. Two icons of 20th-century dance in magnificent form. Ballet authority John Lanchbery, former music director of the Sadler's Wells and Royal Ballet companies, as well as of American Ballet Theatre and Australian Ballet, conducts the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's enchanting score.
Director: Truck Branss
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: December 26, 1966
Cast
- Margot Fonteyn - Odette / Odile
- Rudolf Nureyev - Prince Siegfried
Cinematography: Günther Anders
Editing: Gunther Runne, Mariha Runne
Production: ORF, Seven Arts Productions, United Productions of America, WDR
Country: United States of America, Austria, Germany
Language: English
Original Language: de
Themes
Dance Passion
Keywords
ballet
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swan Lake about?
- Perhaps the most popular ballet video ever released, this version of Tchaikovsky's beloved work stars one of the most famous classical dance partnerships of all time, Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Nureyev choreographed this production for the Vienna State Opera Ballet. Two icons of 20th-century dance in magnificent form. Ballet authority John Lanchbery, former music director of the Sadler's Wells and Royal Ballet companies, as well as of American Ballet Theatre and Australian Ballet, conducts the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's enchanting score.
- Who directed Swan Lake?
- Swan Lake was directed by Truck Branss.
- Who stars in Swan Lake?
- Swan Lake stars Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev.
- How long is Swan Lake?
- Swan Lake has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Swan Lake?
- Swan Lake is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Swan Lake produced?
- Swan Lake was produced in United States of America, Austria, Germany.
- What are the themes of Swan Lake?
- The themes of Swan Lake include: Dance Passion.