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The untold story of the dancer Rudolf Nureyev's rise to fame in the years before he defected from communist Russia and began his long stage partnership with the British ballerina, Margot Fonteyn. Through the vivid memories of those who knew him best, this psychological portrait tracks the origins of his rebellious character, his complex personal relationships and his artistic genius. It features previously unseen footage of his early triumphs in Leningrad, filmed by a German teenager with whom he fell in love, and who encouraged him to leave his homeland.

United Kingdom - 2007 - 1 h 30 mn - HD - Colour and B&W

Director John Bridcut Writer John Bridcut Camera Jonathan Partridge Sound Simon Farmer Editing Samuel Santana Narrator Kenneth Cranham

Production BBC - Music and Arts TV, Room 3223, White City, 201 Wood Lane, W12 7TP Londres, Royaume-Uni Tél : +44 208 752 4285 E-mail : tory.jones@bbc.co.uk Co-Production Thirteen / WNET

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