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One of the greatest ballet dancers of his generation, Rudolf Nureyev is at the height of his powers in this intimate 1972 documentary portrait, which offers an unprecedented look at the training and dedication behind his electrifying art. Providing a unique glimpse into Nureyev’s personality, preparation and technique, I AM A DANCER includes excerpts from his performances in the classical ballets La Sylphide with Carla Fracci, and The Sleeping Beauty with Lynn Seymour; in addition to sequences from the modern ballet Field Figures with Deanne Bergsma, and Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand with his long-time partner Margot Fonteyn.
Original Release
07/05/1972
US Release
03/28/1973
Cast
Name | Character |
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Rudolf Nureyev | Himself (James / Dancer / Armand / The Prince) / Self (James |
Margot Fonteyn | Marguerite (segment "Marguerite & Armand") |
Carla Fracci | La Sylphide (segment "Bournonville's La Sylphide")" |
Lynn Seymour | The Princess (segment "The Sleeping Beauty") |
Deanne Bergsma | Dancer (segment "Field Figures") |
Michael Somes | Father (segment "Marguerite & Armand") |
Glen Tetley | Choreographer (segment "Field Figures") |
Bryan Forbes | Narrator (voice) / Narrator |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Rudolf Nureyev | Himself (James / Dancer / Armand / The Prince) / Self (James |
Margot Fonteyn | Marguerite (segment "Marguerite & Armand") |
Carla Fracci | La Sylphide (segment "Bournonville's La Sylphide")" |
Lynn Seymour | The Princess (segment "The Sleeping Beauty") |
Deanne Bergsma | Dancer (segment "Field Figures") |
Michael Somes | Father (segment "Marguerite & Armand") |
Glen Tetley | Choreographer (segment "Field Figures") |
Bryan Forbes | Narrator (voice) / Narrator |
Producers
Name | Role |
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John L. Hargreaves | Executive Producer |
Bryan Forbes | Producer |
Evdoros Demetriou | Producer |
Denise Tual | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1975 | Golden Globe | Best Documentary Film | Nominated |