Premiered August 31, 2018 (Telluride); released March 22, 2019 (UK) and April 26, 2019 (US) Narrative Structure
The Kirov Ballet’s visit to France, where Nureyev’s desire for artistic freedom and Western culture leads to his defection at Le Bourget airport. The White Crow
The film utilizes three interweaving timelines to explore Nureyev's development and final choice: Premiered August 31, 2018 (Telluride); released March 22,
The 2018 film is a biographical drama directed by Ralph Fiennes that chronicles the early life and historic 1961 defection of legendary Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev . The title is derived from a Russian idiom for an outsider or someone extraordinary who stands out from others. Film Overview Director: Ralph Fiennes Premiered August 31
Oleg Ivenko , a professional Ukrainian ballet dancer making his acting debut