Details

Subject(s)

• Guillem, Sylvie 1965- [Browse]
• Ballet dancers—France [Browse]
• Ballet dancers—England [Browse]

Director

Labarthe, André S. [Browse]

Narrator

Greene, James, 1931- [Browse]

Dancer

Guillem, Sylvie, 1965- [Browse]

Production company

• RM Arts (Firm) [Browse]
• SEPT (Television station : France) [Browse]

Film distributor

Monarda Arts (Firm) [Browse]

Library of Congress genre(s)

• Documentary television programs [Browse]
• Made-for-TV movies [Browse]

Series

Academic Video Online

Summary note

This portrait shows the prima ballerina in her daily round of classes, rehearsals and performances, revealing her dedication to perfection. Sylvie Guillem's preparation for Nureyev's Raymonda, her first performances in Rudi van Dantzig's Four Last Songs and William Forsythe's In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, and her appearance at a gala, dancing Bejart's La Luna, are all recorded for posterity in this film.

Notes

Title from title screen (viewed January 04, 2022).

Participant(s)/​Performer(s)

Narrator, James Green. Featuring: Sylvie Guillem.

Language note

In English with occasional passages in French.

Other title(s)

• Sylvie Guillem observed at work.
• Sylvie Guillem at work & portrait : the early years
• Sylvie Guillem at work

OCLC

1292095055

Other standard number

ASP5137824/marc

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