Margot
At the age of forty Dame Margot Fonteyn is considered to be past her best as a prima ballerina and Ninette de Valois is reducing her roles at the Royal Ballet. Then the exciting young Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev, a recent defector to the West, comes into her life and her bed and revitalizes her career. Frederick Aashton creates a new ballet for them and they become the golden couple of the ballet world. However, Margot is married to Roberto 'Tito' Arias, a Panamanian politician of dubious repute who is not sympathetic to her calling and is probably faithless. When he is shot and paralyzed for life Margot must carry on dancing well into her sixties in order to pay for his costly treatment though she still collaborates with Rudolf in the occasional ballet.
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Plot Summary
In this dramatic romance, a young British woman named Margot travels to Russia to track down her estranged father, a musician. Upon arrival, she becomes entangled with his world, including his young son and a potential new relationship. The film explores themes of family connection, cultural differences, and the complexities of forgiveness.
Critical Reception
Margot received a limited release and garnered a modest reception. While some critics praised its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors, others found its pacing to be slow and its narrative somewhat underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a fractured family.
- Criticized for a meandering plot and lack of strong dramatic tension.
- Performances, particularly by the lead, were noted as a highlight.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Russia, providing an authentic backdrop for Margot's journey.
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