Ballerina

Bertrand Normand's documentary, Ballerina, follows five dancers from the Kirov ballet. It is a very simple film, but it is fascinating. The focus is on the dancing and the rehearsals, as well as the career trajectories of each ballerina.

It was beautiful to watch, and although there were a number of interviews with the dancers, I would have liked to have gotten to know them a little better. I guess I was curious how their personal lives were affected by their grueling training and schedules.

It is only and hour and fifteen minutes, which is perfect.