Plisetskaya Dances (DVD)

A stunning documentary on one of the 20th Century’s greatest ballerinas and the recipient of many international awards, Plisetskaya Dances has been hailed as “One of the most popular dance films ever made” (Dance Film Directory). Maya Plisetskaya performs excerpts from over a dozen of her greatest roles, including a mesmerizing complete performance of The Dying Swan and rare scenes from Romeo and Juliet. Other dances who appear in the film are Vladimir Vasiliev, Dmitri Begak, Yuri Zhdanov, Maris Liepa, Vladimir Tikhonov and Nicolai Fadeyechev.

B&W, 70 minutes, 4:3, All regions