A wonderful old documentary although the children act for the camera and it is not a natural insight of their life. A "must-have" for everybody who loves the "Russian school" and the Russian Ballet.
The Children of Theatre Street- - Story of the Kirov Ballet School:
This DVD is specific to dance audiences. Good for children and adults interested in the history of the Kirov and how ballet dancers are selected from an early age. Very informative for students studying ballet seriously.
The Children of Theater Street:
This candid, lovingly made 1977 tribute to the Kirov strivers who make big sacrifices to attend the legendary training ground of Balanchine is a sheer delight, both aesthetically and narratively, letting us peer into a highly disciplined world of pure art where expectations are high and the weight of tradition almost oppressive. With Grace Kelly's warm, vivid narration providing the context and translations, we watch as 20 students out of 1000 are carefully selected according to predetermined physical... more info
The children of theatre street:
A very interesting look at a students' life at the Kirov showing how they work hard but play hard too. The narration is informative but the narrator speaks throughtout in such a very sad and monotonous voice even when she is talking about the inner joy of dancing that this film is best watched with the sound turned off.
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