Nijinsky is a biographical drama film that tells the story of the legendary Russian ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. The film explores Nijinsky's rise to fame as one of the greatest dancers of his time, as well as his descent into madness and eventual confinement in a mental institution.
The film delves into Nijinsky's complex relationships with his mentor Sergei Diaghilev, his wife Romola de Pulszky, and his sister Bronislava Nijinska. It also examines Nijinsky's struggles with his own sexuality and his battle with schizophrenia.
Nijinsky is a visually stunning film that captures the beauty and intensity of Nijinsky's performances, as well as the turmoil and tragedy of his personal life. The film is a powerful exploration of art, love, and madness, and a tribute to one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century.
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Nijinsky
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INVITATION TO THE DANCE
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Carl Maria von Weber:
From "le spectre de la rose" composed
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SCHEHERAZADE
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov:
(excerpts) composed
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L'Après-midi d'un faune
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Claude Debussy:
Composer
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JEUX
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Claude Debussy:
(excerpts) composed
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CARNAVAL
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Robert Schumann:
(excerpts) composed
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THE RITE OF SPRING
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Igor Stravinsky:
(excerpts) composed
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PETROUSKA
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Igor Stravinsky:
(excerpts) composed
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Prince Igor
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Aleksandr Borodin:
Composer
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