As a ballet lover, I cannot help but enjoy this film. It follows five dancers at different points in their career at Russia's famed Kirov Ballet. Each young woman is very interesting as well as brilliantly talented, and it is fascinating get their perspective about their lives as dancers. As you watch "Ballerina" you begin to understand why Russia has produced so many of the greatest dancers in history; the dedication to hard work to achieve perfection is fully evident in every frame. And you just cannot help rooting for these young women, all of whom exemplify excellence.
The documentary does well in showing the extreme discipline imposed upon the would-be prima ballerinas, and the requisite intensity of their dedication. There is a hurried tone to the film: so much to cover, so little time!
What extraordinary dancers and their commitment to their art!
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