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The Secret of Success

A look behind the scenes at the Bolshoi Theatre. This feature-length ballet film explores the Russian school of realistic dance and highlights the immense daily effort that goes into an artist’s preparation before they take to the stage. Chronicles the arduous journey to mastery: from the first lessons of the kids who joined the ballet class, to the performances of famous dancers – the public’s idols, who have already mastered the magical lightness and beauty of choreography, the pinnacle of this art.

Top Cast

  • Aleksandr Lavrenyuk

    Aleksandr Lavrenyuk

    Ravel's Boléro

  • Raisa Struchkova

    Raisa Struchkova

  • Alla Osipenko

    Alla Osipenko

  • Ekaterina Maksimova

    Ekaterina Maksimova

  • Natalia Bessmertnova

    Natalia Bessmertnova

  • Elena Kholina

    Elena Kholina

  • Natalia Kasatkina

    Natalia Kasatkina

  • Nina Timofeyeva

    Nina Timofeyeva

  • Mikhail Lavrovsky

    Mikhail Lavrovsky

Overview

A look behind the scenes at the Bolshoi Theatre. This feature-length ballet film explores the Russian school of realistic dance and highlights the immense daily effort that goes into an artist’s preparation before they take to the stage. Chronicles the arduous journey to mastery: from the first lessons of the kids who joined the ballet class, to the performances of famous dancers – the public’s idols, who have already mastered the magical lightness and beauty of choreography, the pinnacle of this art.

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