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The Diaries of Vaslav Nijinsky

Australia, 2001
film

Poetic musing of a life drawn from diaries left by one of the world’s most famous ballet dancers. Vaslav Nijinski was a dynamic force in ballet, wanting..

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I am a dancer

France, 1972
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Nureyev

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Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary

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Natasha

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The Diary of Mr. N: 1938-1967

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Le Journal D'un Fou = Diary of a Madman

France, 1963
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The Children of Theatre Street

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Stravinsky

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A Dancer's grammar

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Picasso: a painter's diary

United States, 1980
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Yevtushenko: a poet's journey

United States, 1969
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The Bolshoi Ballet in the Park

United Kingdom, 1986
Similarity: 66%

Basketball diaries

United States, 1995
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The Life and art of Isadora Duncan

United States, 2002
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The Ballets Russes in Australia: an avalanche of dancing

Australia, 1999
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Backstage at the Kirov

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Similarity: 66%

Confession from the Commander's diary: a narration in five parts

Russia (Federation), 1998
Similarity: 65%

The Film of the Royal Ballet

United Kingdom, 1959
Similarity: 65%
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