For all who enjoy ballet, this English-language film presents an insight into the dance that only dancers ordinarily see. It is an engaging film portrait of the famous Canadian husband-and-wife team, Anna Marie and David Holmes (also seen in the McLaren film, Ballet Adagio). We see their busy lives as international dance stars, their private interests and, above all, their dedication to the absolute refinement of ballet movement. (Awards: New York; Melbourne.)
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322976
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Australia - Melbourne - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - United States - New York - Awards
Crafts & Visual Arts → Movement, Aesthetics of
Crafts & Visual Arts → Portraits
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Movement, Aesthetics of
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet
Music & Performing Arts → Dancers
Music & Performing Arts → Dancing
Music & Performing Arts → Movement, Aesthetics of
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)