Bolshoi Ballet: The Bright Stream
Bolshoi Ballet: The Bright Stream

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Bolshoi Ballet: The Bright Stream

2012
Movie
121 min
English

During harvest festival at a collective farm, a visiting dance troupe reunites a ballerina with her childhood friend Zina. In order to teach her unfaithful husband a lesson, Zina, the ballerina, and the ballerina’s husband decide to swap roles for the evening… Alexei Ratmansky invokes the genius of Shostakovich’s score at the Bolshoi, creating a laugh-out-loud masterpiece with its bits of slapstick comedy, hilarious deceptions, false identities including Principal Dancer Ruslan Skvortsov dressed as a Sylph and its many colorful characters! The Bolshoi bursts with vivid life and bright spirits in Ratmansky’s brilliantly choreographed smash. Captured live on Apr 29, 2012.

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IMDb7.6/10
Director: Alexei BorodinGenres: Ballet, Dance

Plot Summary

This production of 'The Bright Stream' by the Bolshoi Ballet, choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky, is a playful and charming ballet set in a rural Soviet collective farm during the 1930s. The story follows a group of circus performers who arrive at the farm, leading to comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements when some of the farmhands disguise themselves as women to join the circus. It's a witty ballet that blends classical technique with folk and modern dance elements.

Critical Reception

The Bolshoi Ballet's production of 'The Bright Stream,' particularly Alexei Ratmansky's revival, has been widely praised for its humor, vibrant energy, and stunning choreography. Critics often highlight the blend of traditional ballet with comedic elements and the exceptional performances from the Bolshoi's principal dancers. Audiences generally respond with enthusiasm to its lighthearted and joyous atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty and entertaining choreography.

  • Commended for its vibrant energy and joyous performances.

  • Appreciated for its clever blend of classical ballet, folk, and comedic styles.

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Fun Fact

Alexei Ratmansky, the choreographer for this revival, is known for his work in reconstructing and reinterpreting classical ballets, bringing a fresh perspective to beloved works.

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