Ballet Adagio

Ballet Adagio

1972
10m
6.9

6.9/10

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Overview

A slow-motion study by Norman McLaren of the pas-de-deux adagio, one of the most exacting and difficult dances of classical ballet. A ballet originally choreographed by the Russian ballet master Asaf Messerer is performed for this film by the internationally known Canadian pair, David and Anna Marie Holmes, to the music of Albinoni’s Adagio. A film to heighten the aesthetic appreciation of classical ballet and to afford observation of the technique and mechanics of the adagio movements.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Production Countries
Canada
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Release Date July 29, 1972
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0068251

Cast

Anna Marie Holmes
Anna Marie Holmes

David Holmes
David Holmes

Key Crew

Norman McLaren
Director
Norman McLaren
Producer