The Secret of Success (1964)

A look behind the scenes at the Bolshoi Theatre. This feature-length ballet film explores the Russian school of realistic dance and highlights the immense daily effort that goes into an artist’s preparation before they take to the stage. Chronicles the arduous journey to mastery: from the first lessons of the kids who joined the ballet class, to the performances of famous dancers – the public’s idols, who have already mastered the magical lightness and beauty of choreography, the pinnacle of this art.

Released

1964-01-01

Runtime

77 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Leonid Lavrovsky, Aleksandr Shelenkov, Lev Arnshtam, Leonid Lavrovsky