Riot at the Rite (2005)
Movie
In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits.
Directed By : Andy Wilson
Genres : Drama, History
Status : Released
Released : Oct 18, 2005
Length : 90 minutes
Cast
Crew
- Director : Andy Wilson
- Author : Kevin Elyot
- Executive Producer : Ross MacGibbon
- Executive Producer : Peter Maniura
- Executive Producer : Hilary Salmon
- Producer : David Snodin
- Director of Photography : Sue Gibson
- Editor : William Diver