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An Evening with The Royal Ballet (Fonteyn & Somes) DVD, 1960

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Film Description

Filmed on the stage of The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, director Paul Czinner's outstanding film showcases prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn in what was her first feature film. Partnered by Michael Somes, this film showcases acts from three of the most well-known and admired pieces of ballet in the world: Ondine, The Firebird, and Swan Lake (Act III).

 

 

Film Information

Director - Paul Czinner

Produced - 1960

Main Language - English

Countries & Regions - British Film

Cast - Margot Fonteyn, Michael Somes

 

 

DVD Details

Certificate: U Publisher: Network Region: 2
Length: 130 mins Aspect: 1.66:1 Cat No: 7952616
Format: DVD Colour  

 

 

DVD Extras

  • Original booklet as a PDF
  • Stills gallery
  • Interview with Margot Fonteyn from LWT’s Sunday Sunday, originally broadcast on ITV in 1984.

 

 

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Barry Forshaw on 16th April 2004

This 1960 film is a ballet fan’s dream with dances from several different ballets including Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Stravinsky’s The Firebird and Neze’s Ondine. Star... more >

 

 

 

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