The White Crow

"To dance you must be free"

Mar 22 2019 R 2h 7m
Biography, Drama

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.

Plot

Director Ralph Fiennes captures the raw physicality and brilliance 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.

Written by

David Hare, Julie Kavanagh

Directed by

Ralph Fiennes

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Metalwork Pictures, HanWay Films, Magnolia Mae Films, BBC Films

Languages

English, Français

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
7,372
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA