Event

Film Arts Fest-Ballets Russes

"Enormously absorbing! Elegant and touching! An ebullient odyssey!" --Scott Foundas, Variety
San Francisco filmmakers Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller's exquisite new film documents the ballet troupe that revolutionized 20th-century dance. Using a treasure trove of archival footage, entrancing and often hilarious interviews, and an evocative original score by Todd Boekelheide and David Conte, the filmmakers have crafted an extraordinary tribute to the artists of the Ballet Russe. The filmmakers, former Ballet Russe dancer Marc Platt, and other special guests will be on hand after the screening for a gala party at Sydney's Restaurant, adjacent to the theater. Delicious desserts and savories and plenty of champagne and vodka will be on hand! Attending will be past and present San Francisco Ballet luminaries: Julia Adam, Garrett Anderson, Joanna Berman, Peter Brandenhoff, Lorena Feijoo, Kristin Long, Muriel Maffre, Guennadi Nedviguine, Benjamin Pierce, Damian Smith, Katita Waldo and Courtney Wright.
A Zeitgeist Films Release 2005 35mm 118m