Synopsis
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.
Facts
Setting
London, Paris
Production
BBC Film
Original language
English, Russian, French
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Istanbul Film Festival 2019 generic
- Transilvania International Film Festival 2019 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2018 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 2018 generic
