Margot

"This gripping film uncovers a mountain of archive footage, including memorable performances witrh Nureyev and meets with those who danced with her, knew her, and loved her"--Container.

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"Tony Palmer's film about Margot"@en
"Tony Palmer's film about Margot"

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"DANCE CONTENTS: excerpts of Margot Fonteyn performing in Swan lake, Sleeping beauty, First arabesque, Giselle (with Nureyev), Facade, The nutcracker, Le corsair (with Nureyev), Romeo and Juliet (with Nureyev), Salut d'amour. Also includes footage of Fonteyn and Nureyev in a rehearsal for Birthday offering."
"Film about the life of dancer Margot Fonteyn. Contains archival footage including performances with Rudolf Nureyev and others. Meets with those who danced with her and knew her. Ballets featured include: Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Giselle, The sleeping beauty, Marguerite and Armand, and the Nutcracker."
"Documentary about the life and career of Margot Fonteyn featuring new and archival interviews with colleagues, friends and family members interspersed with performance, newsreel and home movie footage. The documentary explores Fonteyn's on and off-stage struggles: her childhood and relationship with her mother; her dance training and position in the Royal Ballet; her relationship with conductor Constant Lambert; the Royal Ballet's experiences during World War II and the company's move to Covent Garden; Fonteyn's relationship with Roland Petit; the growth of her fame in America; her marriage to Dr. Roberto "Tito" Arias, its political implications, the effects of her husband's paralysis, her relationships with her son-in-law Roberto, her move to a farm in Panama; Fonteyn's dance partnership with Rudolf Nureyev; the continuation of her career despite age and health problems; her later life in Panama and financial difficulties; her death and legacy."
""This gripping film uncovers a mountain of archive footage, including memorable performances witrh Nureyev and meets with those who danced with her, knew her, and loved her"--Container."@en
"Margot Fonteyn was the greatest dancer England has ever produced. She transcended the world of dance. Learn about this fragile beauty that lived so many hardships through footage, interviews, and more."
"Film about the life of dancer Margot Fonteyn. Contains archival footage including performances with Rudolf Nureyev and others. Meets with those who danced with her and knew her. Ballets featured include: Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Giselle, The sleeping beauty, Marguerite and Armand, and the Nutcracker."
"Tells the story of Margot Fonteyn, the most famous dancer that England has ever produced. It is a story of courage and tenacity, of unbelievable devotion to her art and to those whom she loved. Among the ballets featured are Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, and more."@en