The White Crow (2018)

To dance you must be free

The White Crow (2018) poster

The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.

Director: Ralph Fiennes
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 127 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ilan Eshkeri
Cinematography: Mike Eley
Editing: Barney Pilling
Production: BBC Film, Magnolia Mae Films, HanWay Films, Metalwork Pictures, Work in Progress, Montebello Productions
Country: United Kingdom, Serbia
Language: English, Français, Pусский
Original Language: en

Keywords

kgb, ballet dancer, biography, ballet, male homosexuality, defection, 1950s, gay history, russian ballet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The White Crow about?
The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.
Who directed The White Crow?
The White Crow was directed by Ralph Fiennes.
Who stars in The White Crow?
The White Crow stars Oleg Ivenko, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Chulpan Khamatova, Ralph Fiennes, Alexey Morozov, Raphaël Personnaz.
How long is The White Crow?
The White Crow has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is The White Crow?
The White Crow is a Drama film.
Where was The White Crow produced?
The White Crow was produced in United Kingdom, Serbia.