The Flames of Paris (2010)
A tale of the French Revolution, The Flames of Paris belongs to the pearls of the pure classics of classical dance. This world premiere recording of the production from choreographer Alexei Ratmansky (after Vasily Vaynonenon) and the Bolshoi Ballet, features the standout soloists Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev. Although set in revolutionary France, The Flames of Paris was intended to serve as an allegory for contemporary events in the Soviet Union. The ballet premiered in 1932 on the anniversary of the October Revolution, and one of its main characters was the population - revolutionary in mood and ready for action. Not surprisingly, The Flames of Paris was quickly included in the ranks of works which were always presented for major anniversaries.The choreographer Alexei Ratmansky has attempted to make maximum use of the preserved fragments of Vasily Vainonen in his new ballet.
Cast
- Natalia Osipova - Jeanne
- Ivan Vasiliev - Philippe
- Denis Savin - Jerome
- Yuri Klevtsov - Marquis Costa de Beauregard
- Nina Kaptsova - Adeline
- Anna Antonicheva - Mireille de Poitiers
- Ruslan Skvortsov - Antoine Mistral
- Yuliana Malkhasyants - Jarcasse
- Vitaly Biktimirov - Gilbert
- Gennadi Yanin - Louis XVI
Screenplay
- Alexei Ratmansky (Story)
- Nikolay Volkov (Original Story)
- Vladimir Dmitriev (Original Story)
- Alexander Belinsky (Story)
Keywords
ballet performance
Trailer
The Flames of Paris TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flames of Paris about?
- A tale of the French Revolution, The Flames of Paris belongs to the pearls of the pure classics of classical dance. This world premiere recording of the production from choreographer Alexei Ratmansky (after Vasily Vaynonenon) and the Bolshoi Ballet, features the standout soloists Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev. Although set in revolutionary France, The Flames of Paris was intended to serve as an allegory for contemporary events in the Soviet Union. The ballet premiered in 1932 on the anniversary of the October Revolution, and one of its main characters was the population - revolutionary in mood and ready for action. Not surprisingly, The Flames of Paris was quickly included in the ranks of works which were always presented for major anniversaries.The choreographer Alexei Ratmansky has attempted to make maximum use of the preserved fragments of Vasily Vainonen in his new ballet.
- Who directed The Flames of Paris?
- The Flames of Paris was directed by Vincent Bataillon.
- Who stars in The Flames of Paris?
- The Flames of Paris stars Natalia Osipova, Ivan Vasiliev, Denis Savin, Yuri Klevtsov, Nina Kaptsova, Anna Antonicheva.
- How long is The Flames of Paris?
- The Flames of Paris has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Flames of Paris?
- The Flames of Paris is a Music film.
- Where was The Flames of Paris produced?
- The Flames of Paris was produced in Russia.