Dancer
Dancerhttps://nyafilm17.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MV5BMjEzMTczNDAxNV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwODIzMTkwMDI@._V1_SX300.jpg
8.0
Your Vote:
Voting: 8.0 /10 (1)
7.8 IMDB Rating 1,561 Views

Dancer

Sergei Polunin is a breathtaking ballet talent who questions his existence and his commitment to dance just as he is about to become a legend.

Details

Dancer is a mesmerizing documentary that delves into the life and struggles of ballet prodigy Sergei Polunin. As he skyrocketed to fame and acclaim, Polunin began to question his purpose and passion in the world of dance. The film follows his journey from a young boy in Ukraine to the stages of renowned ballet companies across the globe.

Through interviews, archival footage, and intimate behind-the-scenes moments, viewers get a glimpse into Polunin's extraordinary talent and the pressures he faced as he climbed the ranks of ballet. The film also explores his troubled personal life and the impact it had on his career.

With stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack, Dancer is a visual feast for ballet enthusiasts and a thought-provoking exploration of artistry, sacrifice, and the pursuit of one's true calling. Director Steven Cantor beautifully captures the emotional and physical demands of the ballet world, bringing viewers closer to the intensity and passion that drives Polunin.

At its core, Dancer is a story of self-discovery and the internal struggles faced by even the most talented individuals. As Polunin grapples with his identity and purpose as a dancer, audiences are taken on an emotional rollercoaster that ultimately leaves them inspired and in awe of his undeniable talent.

Also Known As:

Dancer

Release Date:

10 Mar 2017

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations

People also search for

Louise Bourgeois, la sculpture et la colère 2025

We explore the long career of the French artist and sculptor Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010), through her own words and voice. A direct confrontation with the material itself, with using creation to exorcise the past, to reveal herself... Portrait of an immense artist, where life and work merge to become one.

Category: Biography, Documentary

Stars: Louise Bourgeois, Smadi Wolfman

6.8 IMDB Rating 110 Views
John Candy: I Like Me 2025

The film will explore the life and legacy of the iconic funnyman Candy, who died of a heart attack in 1994 at the age of 43.

Category: Biography, Comedy, Documentary, History

Stars: John Candy

6.6 IMDB Rating 517 Views
Richard Strauss im Zwielicht – Der Komponist und das Dritte Reich 2025

Category: Biography, Documentary, Music

Stars: Richard Strauss

170 Views
A Tiger in Paradise 2023

A visual journey into the mind of internationally acclaimed musician José González and a deep dive into the creative, sharp and fragile mind behind the music.

Category: Biography, Documentary

Stars: José González

6.4 IMDB Rating 224 Views
Robert Redford: L’ange blond 2019

Robert Redford, with his fuzzy blond hair and steel blue eyes, was seen by many, especially female fans, as a sex symbol, despicable lover and daring romantic. But the Hollywood star has been, and is, much more than that, because ...

Category: Biography, Documentary

Stars: Sandra Levy, Jean-Christophe Brétignière, Michael Feeney Callan

5.9 IMDB Rating 257 Views
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery 2025

Explores the 1990s all-female music festival Lilith Fair.

Category: Biography, Documentary, History, Music

Stars: Olivia Rodrigo, Jewel, Sheryl Crow

288 Views
Eugen – Den röde prinsen 2016

Prince Eugene took a stand politically, and went his own way. He chose a different life than the Royal family wanted. Eugene became the painter prince who built his own palace on Waldemarsudde.

Category: Biography, Documentary

Stars: Prins Eugen, Clarissa Bonde, Helena Bonde, Hans Henrik Brummer

307 Views
The Forgotten Spy: Did a Betrayal Shorten the Second World War? 2025

At the height of World War II, a Swedish oil trader travels through the German Reich, gathering valuable information about the Nazis' fuel factories – the Achilles' heel of Hitler's war machine. The intelligence is meant to aid the Allied bomber commands. Did the coup significantly shorten the war? Yet doubts remain about this version of the story.

Category: Biography, Documentary, History

Stars: Eric Erickson

398 Views
Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie 2021

A car racing movie that Hollywood legend and avid racing fan Steve McQueen started production on in the mid-1960s as his passion project, but never completed.

Category: Biography, Documentary, Sport

Stars: Steve McQueen, James Garner, John Frankenheimer

6.7 IMDB Rating 1,997 Views
Christopher: A Beautiful Real Life 2025

Pop icon and superstar actor Christopher is finally on the brink of achieving his lifelong dream: becoming a worldwide artist. But just as this opportunity arrives, so does his second child with the love of his life, model and inf...

Category: Biography, Documentary

Stars: Christopher Nissen, Cecilie Haugaard

333 Views